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Proceeding contribution from Robert Halfon (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 28 February 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Libya and the Middle East.


Libya and the Middle East

My grandfather was one of thousands of Jews who had to leave Libya because of Gaddafi's appropriation of Jewish businesses and homes, and he came to this country because of its democracy. He would have been shocked to have seen not only the close relations between the last Government and Gaddafi, but the acceptance by our distinguished universities, particularly the London School of Economics, of more than £1 million from Gaddafi. Will my right hon. Friend take steps to ensure that such a scandal never happens again?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
524 c34 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
British nationals abroad Arms trade Human rights Immunity from prosecution International Criminal Court Politics and government Press freedom Travel restrictions Violence Repatriation UN resolutions Sanctions Civil disorder Middle East Libya Tunisia Embassies North Africa Gaddafi, Muammar Freezing of assets
Link
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