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David Ward

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Points of Order
Wednesday 3rd September 2014

(10 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Desmond Swayne Portrait Mr Swayne
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As I said, some 58,000 people are now sheltering in these schools. It is absolutely right that breaches of international law on both sides be investigated, and we will be vigilant in that process.

David Ward Portrait Mr David Ward (Bradford East) (LD)
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12. I very much welcome the Minister’s comments about the provision of aid, but has any consideration been given to the fact that much of the damage may have been caused by weaponry, or parts of weapons, that were sold to Israel with UK Government approval?

Desmond Swayne Portrait Mr Swayne
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As the Prime Minister made clear in his statement on Monday, there has been a thorough review of export licences and proper procedures have been put in place. In fact, 12 licences were identified where a component part could possibly have been used in an offensive capacity. Those licences will be suspended if there is a return to significant hostilities.

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