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Department: Cabinet Office
Wednesday 28th February 2018

(6 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Penny Mordaunt Portrait Penny Mordaunt
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I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. People having the freedom to be who they are and to reach their full potential is vital if nations are to reach their full potential.

Paul Williams Portrait Dr Paul Williams (Stockton South) (Lab)
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Thirty-six of the 53 Commonwealth countries continue to criminalise homosexuality. What conversations has the Secretary of State had with her Cabinet colleagues about using the UK’s role as host of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting to champion LGBT rights?