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Proceeding contribution from Chris Bryant (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 10 June 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Geneva Conventions and United Nations Personnel (Protocols) Bill [Lords].


Geneva Conventions and United Nations Personnel (Protocols) Bill [Lords]

I am being tempted down theological lines, which is quite dangerous, so I should rather like to say, "Get thee behind me, Satan." I believe that the hon. Gentleman understands the point that there are situations in which forces that are trying to do good would be afforded better protection and better understanding among the local population if they did not use a symbol that could be misunderstood as having a largely religious undertone or overtone. That is what we are seeking to avoid.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
493 c831 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Health services Humanitarian aid Geneva Conventions International organisations Peacekeeping operations Staff United Nations Safety International Red Cross
Legislation
Geneva Conventions and United Nations Personnel (Protocols) Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk