Friday 25th February 2022

(2 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Heappey Portrait James Heappey
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That is somewhat out of my lane, but I have just been told that there are discussions ongoing.

Brendan O'Hara Portrait Brendan O'Hara (Argyll and Bute) (SNP)
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We know that the attacks on the area surrounding Kyiv originated in Belarus, making Lukashenko complicit in this aggression. I am pleased that Belarus will not go unpunished, and I hope that that is a signal to anyone else thinking of supporting Putin’s actions. Given that we have already placed sanctions on Belarus for its appalling human rights record, can the Minister update the House on what these new sanctions are designed to do and how they will be targeted on Belarus?

James Heappey Portrait James Heappey
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Mr Deputy Speaker, if you will allow, I will ensure that the hon. Gentleman is written to.