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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 17 Jul 2017
Saudi Arabia: Anticipated Executions

"Can my right hon. Friend confirm that our relationship with Saudi Arabia enables us to raise our human rights concerns? This House should also appreciate that the Government of Saudi Arabia are taking steps to improve their actions on human rights, and particularly to improve the opportunities and rights of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 17 Jul 2017
Saudi Arabia: Anticipated Executions

"Further to that point of order, Mr Speaker. It has been brought to my attention that in asking a question a moment ago, I perhaps should have drawn the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests...."
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Written Question
Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Staff
Tuesday 20th December 2016

Asked by: Helen Whately (Conservative - Faversham and Mid Kent)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what measures his Department has in place to support those of its staff who have mental health problems.

Answered by Alan Duncan

We have in place a number of support offers including the provision of ongoing medical and welfare support for staff in the UK and those posted overseas; a dedicated disability support team, occupational health advice and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 Jul 2016
Turkey

"As my right hon. Friend said, we have an important relationship with Turkey, including our commitment to giving over £250 million in aid to support the 2.7 million refugees living there. Will the Government use that relationship to exert pressure on President Erdogan? He must not use the coup to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jun 2016
EU Membership: Economic Benefits

"My right hon. Friend spoke about how companies that export to Europe would be badly affected by leaving the European Union. If we have a Brexit recession, not only will businesses that export to the EU be hit, but almost all businesses will be affected by the loss of investment …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Jun 2016
EU Membership: Economic Benefits

"It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Leicester West (Liz Kendall), who rightly made the positive case for staying in the European Union and, most importantly, asked who will pay the price if we leave.

I want my constituency and my country to be prosperous, peaceful and …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 08 Jun 2016
Human Rights and Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia

"Will the hon. Lady give way?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 08 Jun 2016
Human Rights and Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia

"Will the hon. Lady give way?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 08 Jun 2016
Human Rights and Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia

"Does the hon. Lady not agree that having a strong relationship with Saudi Arabia gives us an opportunity to ask questions directly and put pressure on the Government to address our concerns? We must do that thoughtfully, recognising the importance of stability over chaos in the region...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 May 2016
The Gulf

"I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol North West (Charlotte Leslie) on her thoughtful opening speech. I draw Members’ attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I was lucky enough to visit Bahrain and Saudi Arabia recently.

I have received some criticism for visiting …..."
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