Yemen
Debate between Mims Davies and Alistair Burt(7 years, 1 month ago)
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Mims Davies (Eastleigh) (Con)
The Minister highlights easing the blockade and supporting innocent civilians as a priority. Will he update the House on the viability of peace talks and on the role the UK is playing in cajoling everyone to come to the table? How likely are such talks, and what could be the outcome if we get around the table?
Alistair Burt
I commend the actions of our ambassador to Yemen, Simon Shercliff, and our permanent representative to the UN, Matthew Rycroft, both locally and internationally in support of the work I mentioned earlier to get the various parties together and to find a negotiated outcome. They, in particular, are doing all they can, and they have the full support of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Mims Davies and Alistair Burt(7 years, 2 months ago)
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Alistair Burt
The UK continues to make representations on demolitions in the west bank and ensures that Israel understands the relationship between the UK and funding. We support efforts to bring to the notice of the Israeli authorities the legal arguments against demolitions, and we will continue to do so.
Mims Davies (Eastleigh) (Con)