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Debate between Desmond Swayne and Stephen Phillips
Wednesday 16th December 2015

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Natalie McGarry? Not here.

Stephen Phillips Portrait Stephen Phillips (Sleaford and North Hykeham) (Con)
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7. What steps her Department is taking to tackle the humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Desmond Swayne Portrait The Minister of State, Department for International Development (Mr Desmond Swayne)
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This is one of the world’s worst human crises: 80% of Yemen’s 21 million people are in need of assistance. The UK is playing its part. We have committed £75 million and are the fourth largest donor.

Stephen Phillips Portrait Stephen Phillips
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I am grateful to my right hon. Friend for that answer. Will he update the House on what role the UK Government are playing to help bring about a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Yemen?

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