Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords] Debate

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Department: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Bambos Charalambous Portrait Bambos Charalambous (Southgate and Wood Green) (Lab)
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I want to make a declaration of interest before we conclude. I was a member of the CPA executive. I believe my hon. Friend the Member for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill also wants to say something. I apologise for my lateness today.

Kate Osamor Portrait Kate Osamor (Edmonton and Winchmore Hill) (Lab/Co-op)
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I apologise for my lateness. I, too, wanted to put on the record that I am the chairman of the UK branch of the CPA.

Stephen Doughty Portrait Stephen Doughty
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On a point of order, Mr Vickers. I want to reiterate my thanks to the Bill team, the officials of my Department and all Members who have taken part today, and to the CPA and the ICRC for their work. I have many experiences of working with both organisations. I am glad we have been able to proceed in swift time. I hope that the Bill can now proceed, with your agreement, Mr Vickers, to its next stage.

Bill, as amended, to be reported.