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Debate between Chuka Umunna and Alistair Burt
Tuesday 14th September 2010

(14 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alistair Burt Portrait Alistair Burt
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The number of internally displaced people who have been returned has grown significantly since the end of the conflict, but we remain concerned about reports of abuses of freedom, lack of freedom of expression and continued problems in the north. These issues are raised quite regularly with the Sri Lanka Government and the high commissioner, and the next time I see him, I will certainly make sure that my hon. Friend’s concerns are pressed.

Chuka Umunna Portrait Mr Chuka Umunna (Streatham) (Lab)
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4. What steps he plans to take to improve his Department’s monitoring of human rights overseas.