Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Desmond Swayne and Gregory Campbell

Tuesday 22nd October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)]

1. What guidance her Department has issued to businesses to help them make more effective use of the apprenticeship levy.

[Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)]

3. What steps her Department is taking to help businesses realise the potential benefits to their organisation of the apprenticeship levy.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Desmond Swayne and Gregory Campbell

Wednesday 16th March 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Swayne]

We can only recognise Palestine once. It is essential, therefore, that we do so at a moment where we will have maximum impact on any peace process. That is a fine judgment.

[Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)]

What recent checks have the Government made in relation to support offered in the west bank to moneys that end up in the coffers of terrorist-supporting groups on the west bank?

[Mr Swayne]

Absolutely none of UK British aid, multilateral or bilateral, ends up in the hands of terrorists.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Desmond Swayne and Gregory Campbell

Wednesday 28th October 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Swayne]

I cannot confirm the figures. If people are not registered they are difficult to count, but the hon. Gentleman is right, and it is essential that we continue to work with the UNHCR and the Norwegian Refugee Council, which has particular expertise in securing rights for refugees, and that we continue to lobby the host Government.

[Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)]

Given the complexity of the situation that the Minister has mentioned, how meticulous and precise are the processes to ensure that those children who are most at risk are prioritised when trying to deliver a more acceptable outcome?

[Mr Swayne]

I have visited registration centres in Lebanon, and I assure the hon. Gentleman about the extraordinary efforts that are being made by a remarkable staff. Undoubtedly, the situation has become challenging since May, although it has improved recently. We are on the case.

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Debate between Desmond Swayne and Gregory Campbell

Wednesday 4th February 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Swayne]

I am happy to take up that matter and to discuss it with my hon. Friend.

[Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)]

Almost 5 million children die every year across the globe, principally because of malnutrition. What targets are being set internationally to ensure that that figure reduces year on year?

[Mr Swayne]

We have a project to reduce stunting. We spend a great deal of our budget on humanitarian relief that is targeted at children. It is a problem to which we are alive and on which we are leading.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Desmond Swayne and Gregory Campbell

Wednesday 5th November 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)]

There are particular issues affecting the people of Tunisia that do not affect other north African countries. Does the Minister agree that we should build on bilateral relationships between Tunisia and the UK, and strengthen those links between the two nations?

[Mr Swayne]

I agree with the hon. Gentleman, and we are straining to do that. Principally, Tunisia is very close to Libya, and that presents a significant difficulty.