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Dave Doogan Excerpts
Tuesday 14th March 2023

(1 year, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Cleverly Portrait James Cleverly
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I assure the hon. Lady that we want nothing more than peace in that region. I have visited the OPTs and have met representatives of the Palestinian Authority and Israelis. Of course, it is in everybody’s interest that we have peace in the region: it is in the interests both of Israelis and Palestinians and of the wider region. That will continue to be at the heart of UK foreign policy in the region.

Dave Doogan Portrait Dave Doogan (Angus) (SNP)
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I am grateful for the many pieces of correspondence I have had from the Foreign Office regarding the death of my constituent’s son abroad—the many parliamentary questions and binary interactions across this Chamber. Will the Foreign Secretary meet me to discuss the finer points that will allow my constituent closure in this case?

Anne-Marie Trevelyan Portrait Anne-Marie Trevelyan
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The hon. Gentleman has been a great champion and advocate for his constituent, and officials have continued to keep him informed. I will be happy to meet with him to discuss the case more fully, if he wishes.