Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Michael Fallon and Chris Elmore

Monday 7th November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Sir Michael Fallon]

Yes. The United Kingdom is absolutely committed to supporting the Kurdish peshmerga in their efforts to defeat Daesh. I visited them while they were training recently. Our commitment is demonstrated by our participation in the building partner capacity programme. Among the peshmerga are the Kurdish women whose bravery and resolve have had such a tremendous impact on the campaign. I am sure the whole House will wish to join my hon. Friend and me in paying tribute to the female peshmerga for the contribution they are making.

[Chris Elmore (Ogmore) (Lab/Co-op)]

11. What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the level of funding for his Department.