Nepal Earthquake: First Anniversary Debate

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Stephen Pound

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Nepal Earthquake: First Anniversary

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Future Day:
Tue 26th Apr 2016
House of Commons
Monday 25th April 2016

(8 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gareth Thomas Portrait Mr Thomas
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I want to come in a few moments specifically to the issue of money that has been pledged for reconstruction, but which has not actually been committed.

Stephen Pound Portrait Stephen Pound (Ealing North) (Lab)
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On that point, my hon. Friend will be aware that, within days of the earthquake striking, Rotary International delivered to Nepal a huge number of shelter boxes, which was the first western aid to reach Nepal. The Rotarians, particularly those in Ealing and Greenford, seldom get thanked for that. Will he take the opportunity of doing so this evening?

Gareth Thomas Portrait Mr Thomas
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Absolutely. I am very aware of my hon. Friend’s support for the excellent work Rotary International does, not just in Ealing if he will forgive me for saying so, but in many constituencies, including mine. I want to touch on its reaction, along with that of other non-governmental organisations, in a few moments.

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