Syria Debate

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House of Lords Reform Bill

Syria

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Monday 3rd September 2012

(12 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Hague of Richmond Portrait Mr Hague
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Yes, I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. When I met Mr Brahimi in New York last week I encouraged him to be clear when he needs the support of the Security Council and to be ready to demand that support at crucial moments. I hope he will heed that advice.

Jack Straw Portrait Mr Jack Straw (Blackburn) (Lab)
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Like my right hon. Friend the Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire South (Mr Alexander), I commend the Foreign Secretary, his colleagues and his Department for their work. May I press him on Russia? We all understand what equities Russia has had in the Assad regime, but what explanation does he offer for why Russia has a belief that its strategic advantage lies in continuing to back the Assad regime while it is falling apart, notwithstanding that it might continue for a little while?

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