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Written question asked by Ann Clwyd (Labour) on Thursday, 21 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 February 2019. It was answered by Mark Field (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 February 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Armed Conflict

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the report entitled, Protecting Children in 21st Century Conflict, published by Save the Children in February 2019, whether the recommendations in that report will be included in his Department's Protection of Civilians Strategy.

Answer

The Government is currently reviewing its global strategy on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, and is committed to ensuring that its approach benefits all civilians, including children. The Government welcomes recent research carried out by academics and NGOs in this field, and will consult with them and take their work into account as it undertakes its own review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
224475
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Armed conflict Civilians Protection
Link
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