Syria and the Use of Chemical Weapons

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 8:27 pm on 29 August 2013.

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Photo of Naomi Long Naomi Long Alliance, Belfast East 8:27, 29 August 2013

I agree with the hon. Gentleman’s last statement, but the issue of consistency is important. The question in the minds of the public, and many of us in the House tonight, is, “Why in some cases and not in others?” Surely in order to reassure the public, we need to have a clear framework as to how these decisions are taken.