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Debate between Nick de Bois and Lord Bellingham
Tuesday 28th February 2012

(12 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick de Bois Portrait Nick de Bois (Enfield North) (Con)
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T10. The Minister will be aware of the shocking murder of Christians in Borno state, northern Nigeria, by Boko Haram. Will he outline what steps the British Government might be able to take to assist the Nigerian Government in dealing with that problem?

Lord Bellingham Portrait Mr Bellingham
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I certainly share my hon. Friend’s outrage at these attacks on both Christians and Muslim groups in northern Nigeria. The Prime Minister met President Goodluck Jonathan last week and the UK has offered to share experience on counter-terrorism policy, doctrine and legal frameworks. We have also offered to promote more bridge-building initiatives between Christians and Muslims.