Yemen Debate

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Department: Department for International Development

Philippa Whitford

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Wed 19th Oct 2016
House of Commons
Tuesday 18th October 2016

(8 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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I agree. When I come on to look at the implications of the ceasefire, I shall certainly make that one of my asks to the Minister.

Philippa Whitford Portrait Dr Philippa Whitford (Central Ayrshire) (SNP)
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It is the issue of the extra petrol that we are pouring on the flames that is key. I have raised on a number of occasions the bombing of Médecins Sans Frontières hospitals, particularly in Sana’a last autumn. We are always told that “Saudi Arabia will investigate”, but that is not good enough. We should not be selling arms in this situation.

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I agree with the hon. Lady wholeheartedly. That is something on which we must press the Government if we are to achieve a peaceful solution.

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