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Jeremy Lefroy

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HMRC Estate
Tuesday 10th January 2017

(7 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Finally, a cerebral and immensely patient Member of the House who is unfailingly courteous at all times, Jeremy Lefroy.

Jeremy Lefroy Portrait Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford) (Con)
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. What support are Her Majesty’s Government giving to the welcome moves towards a settlement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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I had the pleasure of visiting the country last year. I was very concerned about the delay to the elections, of which my hon. Friend will be aware, and President Kabila not recognising that his time was up. I am pleased that political dialogue has now been developed between the Government and the Opposition, and that we are now on a programme to ensure elections happen in 2017. I will return to the country very soon to make sure that is enforced, and to offer our support and assistance to this important country.

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