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Part of Oral Answers to Questions — International Development – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 18 March 2015.

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Photo of Fiona O'Donnell Fiona O'Donnell Labour, East Lothian 11:30, 18 March 2015

I am sure that the Secretary of State has read the report by the all-party group on protecting children in armed conflict and is considering its recommendations. Given the growing and unprecedented number of childhoods lost though conflict, will she commit to having someone lead on that vital issue within her Department?

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