Proceeding contribution from Natascha Engel (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 9 September 2010. It occurred during Backbench debate on UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan.

UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan

I thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention, and he is right. Next Wednesday, the Committee will take its first public representation session to hear the subjects that Back Benchers want debated. The Backbench Business Committee, on behalf of Back Benchers, has provided the opportunity for Back Benchers to debate the topic of Afghanistan, and now it is down to the House to decide. Question put, That the amendment be made: The House divided: Ayes 5, Noes 311.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 515 c564
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Armed forces Deployment Peacekeeping operations Terrorism Afghanistan ISAF
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan

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