Sri Lanka

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — International Development – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 13 October 2010.

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Photo of Heidi Alexander Heidi Alexander Labour, Lewisham East 11:30, 13 October 2010

As a Member with a large Tamil community in my constituency, I am repeatedly approached by my constituents who are struggling to locate loved ones displaced as a result of the conflict in Sri Lanka. What recent discussions has the Minister had with the Sri Lankan Government about these matters, and what reassurance can I give to my constituents that the UK Government are doing all they can to assist members of the Tamil diaspora in their attempts to find their friends and families?