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Proceeding contribution from Theresa Villiers (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 28 January 2010. It occurred during Topical debate on Holocaust Memorial Day.


Holocaust Memorial Day

I am sure that the Minister will agree that Holocaust memorial day provides a salutary reminder not only of the gravity of the evil of which humanity is capable but of the fact that so many people stood by and let it happen; that is one of the most disturbing things that I have always drawn from these commemoration days. It is also worth remembering, however, that not everyone did that, and that some people stood up for those who were being persecuted. In that respect, it is particularly important to remember those who supported the Kindertransport, which saved so many Jewish children.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
504 c966 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Holocaust Memorial Day Holocaust Educational Trust Holocaust
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk