Tuesday 4th March 2025

(1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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None Portrait Several hon. Members rose—
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Caroline Nokes Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)
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Order. I am planning to run this urgent question for only about another 10 minutes, so it would be very helpful if questions were short, please.

Rachael Maskell Portrait Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)
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Over recent days, we have seen the power of co-ordinated action when addressing a most challenging diplomatic, military and humanitarian crisis, yet in 17 months we have not seen a parallel in addressing the challenges over Gaza. What action is the Department taking to ensure that there is such a co-ordinated effort, and will the Foreign Secretary call such a summit?