Syria

Part of Women and Equalities – in the House of Commons at 10:50 am on 26 November 2015.

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Photo of David Cameron David Cameron The Prime Minister, Leader of the Conservative Party 10:50, 26 November 2015

That is a very good question. The Vienna process is supposed to deliver that sort of ceasefire between the Free Syrian Army forces and other moderate forces, and the Assad regime. Obviously, that would assist in the destruction of ISIL. It would not necessarily instantly add to the number of ground forces. But the argument I am making is about taking these steps in parallel; I do not believe we can afford to wait until all of these circumstances, including a transition in Syria, come about before we act. That is the crucial question the hon. Gentleman will have to ask himself.