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Debate between Chris Skidmore and Tobias Ellwood
Tuesday 24th November 2015

(9 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Skidmore Portrait Chris Skidmore (Kingswood) (Con)
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T9. Can my hon. Friend provide any further detail on discussions that he has had with the Iraqi Government about ensuring that measures are taken to promote security and enhance Iraq’s economic regeneration in areas that have been liberated from ISIL’s control?

Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right: the focus should be on supporting Iraq. Unfortunately, many Sunnis in Iraq still believe that they are not properly represented in Baghdad. We are working with Prime Minister Abadi to encourage laws on the national guard and on financial services to go through so that Sunnis have a place and are represented properly in Baghdad.

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