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Kevin Brennan

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Tuesday 5th November 2019

(4 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Two short questions and two quick answers.

Kevin Brennan Portrait Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West) (Lab)
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Llongyfarchiadau, Mr Speaker—congratulations. May I be the first to say that to you in Welsh?

I thank the Minister for the Middle East and North Africa for the efforts he has made on behalf of my constituent Luke Symons, who is held captive by the Houthis in Yemen, where no consular services are available—for obvious reasons. I urge the FCO not to take its eye off the ball during the election period, and to continue all efforts to get his release.

Andrew Stephenson Portrait Andrew Stephenson
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The Minister for the Middle East and North Africa is doing everything he can for the hon. Gentleman’s constituent. Providing consular assistance in Yemen is, of course, far from straightforward, but we will continue to keep up the pressure and to do everything we can.

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