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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 October 2014.


ISIL

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what additional measures they are suggesting to allied states to prevent ISIL occupying further territory in Syria and Iraq.

Answer

My Lords, we are working closely with allies to deliver a sustained, comprehensive strategy to degrade and defeat ISIL. We welcome the recent decisions of Canada, the

Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark to join air strikes against ISIL. The Foreign Secretary continues to emphasise to our counterparts the need collectively to squeeze ISIL’s finances, to provide appropriate support to moderate forces in Iraq and Syria, and to work for an inclusive Government in Baghdad and political transition in Syria.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
756 cc116-8 
Session
2014-15
Oral question type
Lead
Procedure
Topical questions (HL)
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Armed conflict Iraq Syria Islamic State
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk