[Mr David Amess in the Chair] — Backbench Business — UK Trade and Investment

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 2:54 pm on 15 March 2012.

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Photo of Nick de Bois Nick de Bois Conservative, Enfield North 2:54, 15 March 2012

There is a lesson in this and a stark warning. As with many other countries, there is a large diaspora from India in this country. We have a history unique to that part of the world and we share many common languages and traditions, yet we seem—perhaps there is a role for parliamentarians from all parties, as well as Ministers—to be failing to build long-term relationships. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that, in that way, we may be able to play a small part?