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Debate between Bridget Phillipson and Yasmin Qureshi
Tuesday 9th November 2010
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Bridget Phillipson (Houghton and Sunderland South) (Lab)
8. What his policy priorities are for the overseas territories in 2011; and if he will make a statement.
Yasmin Qureshi (Bolton South East) (Lab)
12. What his policy priorities are for the overseas territories in 2011; and if he will make a statement.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mr Henry Bellingham)
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and I are passionate about the overseas territories, as they are an important part of the British family. We are developing a new strategy for them involving the whole UK Government, with the aim of bringing renewed focus to our relationship with them. We have a particular responsibility to ensure the security and good governance of the overseas territories, as well as to support their economic well-being.