Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Diana Johnson Excerpts
Monday 23rd November 2015

(8 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Fallon Portrait Michael Fallon
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I agree, and that is reflected in the United Nations resolution. ISIL made no demands of those whom it went to slaughter in Paris the week before last. This is not an organisation with which we can possibly negotiate or employ diplomacy; it has to be defeated using all means at our disposal, including military means.

Diana Johnson Portrait Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
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Having seen at first hand the brilliant veterans breakfast clubs which were first established in Hull and run by Dereck J. Hardman and Peter Barker, what more can the Government do to support those initiatives started by veterans themselves?

Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait Mark Lancaster
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Having been to several such events myself, I have to agree with the hon. Lady that they are an excellent scheme, and something on which I hope to make progress over the coming months.