Tuesday, 12 April 2016
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the effect of the EU referendum on the UK’s diplomatic relations (a) within the EU and (b) globally.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of recent steps to reduce migration to Europe through the western Balkans.
What discussions he has had with other members of the international coalition on improving diplomatic co-ordination of steps to tackle Daesh.
What assessment he has made of the effect of the EU referendum on UK trade with countries with which the EU has a free trade agreement.
What steps the Government are taking to support other countries in tackling honour-based violence.
What recent assessment he has made of the likelihood of a two-state solution in the Middle East.
What progress his Department has made on allowing Chagossian people to return to the Chagos Islands.
What recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in the EU, Africa and the middle east on steps to tackle the refugee crisis in the middle east.
What discussions his Department has had with the Department for Work and Pensions on the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on employment.
What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Yemen.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Stephen Barclay.)
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