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Debate between Stephen Metcalfe and Tobias Ellwood
Tuesday 2nd December 2014

(10 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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As has been made clear before, we feel that it is best that refugees are kept closer to the region so that they can return. The whole House should pay tribute to Lebanon for its work in taking 1.2 million refugees, which, as the hon. Gentleman says, is almost a quarter of its population. The UK Government have provided more than £273 million to help with stability in the area and to support refugees there.

Stephen Metcalfe Portrait Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)
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13. What recent progress the Government have made on the transatlantic trade and investment partnership.

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