Debates between Harriett Baldwin and Afzal Khan during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Harriett Baldwin and Afzal Khan
Tuesday 4th September 2018

(6 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin
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I did see reports of that very unfortunate incident. I am not clear whether there was any UK Government involvement, but it was a very sad incident. The summit we will host in October will see delegations from all over the world putting their heads together on the ways in which we can tackle the issue, both through law enforcement and through creating areas and safe space for species, and other ways in which we can work together with the rest of the world to tackle this hideous trade.

Afzal Khan Portrait Afzal Khan (Manchester, Gorton) (Lab)
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2. What recent assessment he has made of the political and security situation in Myanmar.

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Debate between Harriett Baldwin and Afzal Khan
Tuesday 27th March 2018

(6 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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My hon. Friend rightly raises the most appalling humanitarian situation. He will be aware that in Geneva—a week after next, I think it is—there will be a big pledging conference to raise money for a humanitarian crisis that the United Nations estimates is going to need at least $1.7 billion of aid in the coming months.

Afzal Khan Portrait Afzal Khan (Manchester, Gorton) (Lab)
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T4. Last night I returned from Pakistan where I met the Prime Minister and the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Both shared their concern at the escalating violence at the line of control and at the killing of civilians. This is a nuclear flashpoint area. Does the Minister agree that we cannot leave it to Pakistan and India to resolve the Kashmir dispute, because the stakes are too high and the Kashmiri have suffered for 70 years?