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Gerald Howarth
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(10 years ago)
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Mr Hammond
This is a bit like groundhog day. The Government will recognise a Palestinian state at a time of our choosing. We will choose that time on the basis that it is designed to deliver the maximum possible impetus to the peace process.
Sir Gerald Howarth (Aldershot) (Con)
Will Her Majesty’s Government be supporting the resumption of World Bank loans to Argentina? If so, would it not be bizarre for the UK to underwrite loans to Argentina, which is awash with its own cash, and which is in the process of acquiring 24 advanced combat aircraft for its defence portfolio, which could present a risk to the Falkland Islands?
The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Mr Hugo Swire)
I am not sure that my hon. Friend has uttered a single word with which I would disagree.