Monday 19th February 2024

(2 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Leo Docherty Portrait Leo Docherty
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We are working at pace on working up all options, but I can confirm that as and when action is taken, we will keep this House informed. I can assure the right hon. Gentleman that work is under way at pace.

James Wild Portrait James Wild (North West Norfolk) (Con)
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This appalling murder is not really about the prison guards. It is about who gave the order, and that can only be Putin. Does the Minister agree that we need to intensify the sanctions against him personally and against his regime, and that we need to pursue all measures to hold him to account for this murder?

Leo Docherty Portrait Leo Docherty
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I agree. Apart from anything else, it is a matter of justice and international law. The cogs turn slowly, but we should have confidence that they do turn.