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Proceeding contribution from Michael Meacher (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 July 2015. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Counter-ISIL Coalition Strategy.


Counter-ISIL Coalition Strategy

Given the explicit parliamentary prohibition against British military action in Syria, is it not irrelevant whether or not British aircrews are embedded in US forces? In view of the gravity of this secret deployment—a possible mission creep towards war without a mandate—does the Secretary of State not recognise that the system of ministerial accountability to this House behoves him not just to apologise, but to consider whether his position is still tenable?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
598 c1238 
Session
2015-16
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Armed conflict Deployment Iraq Training Syria Military intervention Military aid Improvised explosive devices Islamic State
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk