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Hilary Benn Excerpts
Tuesday 13th June 2023

(1 year, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Cleverly Portrait James Cleverly
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My right hon. Friend is right about the huge environmental damage that has been caused by the breaking of the dam. Although I am sure Members are already conscious of this, it is worth reminding the House that incidents such as this and the damage to other civilian infrastructure across Ukraine is happening only because of Russia’s war and its illegitimate invasion of Ukraine. The best thing that Russia can do to protect the environment and civilian infrastructure, and to end the loss of life, is to withdraw its troops immediately.

Hilary Benn Portrait Hilary Benn (Leeds Central) (Lab)
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The UN high seas treaty is a landmark for conservation. Will the Foreign Secretary assure the House that the Government will look to adopt and ratify it as quickly as possible?

Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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Unless I am advised otherwise, the answer is an emphatic yes.