Hong Kong Protests Debate

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Lord Campbell-Savours

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Hong Kong Protests

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Irish Border: Checks and Customs Arrangements
Tuesday 1st October 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl Howe Portrait Earl Howe
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The noble Lord makes an extremely good point. We have been clear all along that we condemn utterly any violence at all. It is essential that any protests that occur are conducted peacefully and within the law, and that the response of the authorities is proportionate.

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Does the Minister not accept that any foreign interference will only make matters worse?

Earl Howe Portrait Earl Howe
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There is a distinct risk of that, yes, my Lords.

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