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Proceeding contribution from Alun Michael (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 9 February 2012. It occurred during Debate on Somalia.


Somalia

The hon. Gentleman is making a very good point. Of course, economic development is also important for long-term stability. Does he agree that we must find mechanisms to allow investment in Somaliland in the absence of recognition, in order to make sure that what is a successful self-governing area—or independent country, if that is one's view—is not penalised? The people of Somaliland should not be penalised in respect of economic development.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
540 c543 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Humanitarian aid Politics and government Piracy Terrorism Somalia Conferences Maldives
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk