Debates between Mike Kane and Alan Duncan during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Mike Kane and Alan Duncan
Tuesday 26th February 2019

(5 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mike Kane Portrait Mike Kane (Wythenshawe and Sale East) (Lab)
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I have a wonderful Chagossian community in Wythenshawe. In the light of yesterday’s International Court of Justice decision, what does the Minister have to say to that community?

Alan Duncan Portrait Sir Alan Duncan
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I repeat what I said earlier: the court decision yesterday was an advisory opinion, not a judgment. We will continue to uphold our commitments, as we have frequently stated in this House.