Adjournment debate on Sri Lanka.

Adjournment debate on Sri Lanka.

We had the opportunity to speak to some of those involved in the three schemes in the north, but focused our attention primarily on the work that they were doing to rehabilitate and reconstruct following the tsunami. In all honesty, we did not get on to concerns about kidnapping, although...

We had the opportunity to speak to some of those involved in the three schemes in the north, but focused our attention primarily on the work that they were doing to rehabilitate and reconstruct following the tsunami. In all honesty, we did not get on to concerns about kidnapping, although...

I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing such an important and worthy debate. I have also heard reports from the Sri Lankan diaspora in my community—the Tamil diaspora—of the intimidation and harassment of NGO workers. The White Pigeon charity in my constituency and the Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation in Sri Lanka...

I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing such an important and worthy debate. I have also heard reports from the Sri Lankan diaspora in my community—the Tamil diaspora—of the intimidation and harassment of NGO workers. The White Pigeon charity in my constituency and the Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation in Sri Lanka...

It would be remiss in starting this Adjournment debate not to welcome the Sri Lankan cricket team to this country and to wish its players the best of luck, because I think that they may need it. The primary reason why I have called the debate this evening is to...

It would be remiss in starting this Adjournment debate not to welcome the Sri Lankan cricket team to this country and to wish its players the best of luck, because I think that they may need it. The primary reason why I have called the debate this evening is to...

In relation to the Muslim community, a great deal of the discrimination described to us was partly based on religious differences. I have heard reports of other minority religions being discriminated against. It is of concern, but it was not our primary focus on visiting the island. We spoke to...

In relation to the Muslim community, a great deal of the discrimination described to us was partly based on religious differences. I have heard reports of other minority religions being discriminated against. It is of concern, but it was not our primary focus on visiting the island. We spoke to...

Today, I received a letter from Mr. Seevaratnum at my local Sivayagum temple. He feels frustrated and let down by the British Government. He believes that they have failed to take enough action to make people aware of what is happening in his homeland and that they should be more...

Today, I received a letter from Mr. Seevaratnum at my local Sivayagum temple. He feels frustrated and let down by the British Government. He believes that they have failed to take enough action to make people aware of what is happening in his homeland and that they should be more...

I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Edmonton (Mr. Love) on securing the debate. The sad thing about Sri Lanka is that religious intolerance is still bad. The conflict between the Sinhalese and the Tamils is one thing, but the undercurrent of religious intolerance is just as bad. Did...

I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Edmonton (Mr. Love) on securing the debate. The sad thing about Sri Lanka is that religious intolerance is still bad. The conflict between the Sinhalese and the Tamils is one thing, but the undercurrent of religious intolerance is just as bad. Did...

I congratulate the hon. Member for Edmonton (Mr. Love) on obtaining the debate and thank him for his great companionship on the trip. I support what he says about those unfortunate people in Puttalam. Frankly, their plight shocked me to the core. One of our objectives was to get the...

I congratulate the hon. Member for Edmonton (Mr. Love) on obtaining the debate and thank him for his great companionship on the trip. I support what he says about those unfortunate people in Puttalam. Frankly, their plight shocked me to the core. One of our objectives was to get the...

I agree with the hon. Gentleman and endorse everything he says. I hope that Ministers will read our debate tomorrow and take those issues up on our behalf. The main reason for having the debate this week is because of the concern that exists throughout the international community, but primarily...

I agree with the hon. Gentleman and endorse everything he says. I hope that Ministers will read our debate tomorrow and take those issues up on our behalf. The main reason for having the debate this week is because of the concern that exists throughout the international community, but primarily...

I hope that the Minister can respond, as I have certainly heard such feelings expressed on many occasions. We are doing what we can, but I am sure that the Minister will offer reassurance to the House and the communities that are listening to our debate so that they can...

I hope that the Minister can respond, as I have certainly heard such feelings expressed on many occasions. We are doing what we can, but I am sure that the Minister will offer reassurance to the House and the communities that are listening to our debate so that they can...

I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Edmonton (Mr. Love) on securing the debate. These are difficult times for Sri Lanka, and I welcome the opportunity to discuss how the United Kingdom is engaged in Sri Lanka to help improve the prospects for all. We should remember that Sri...

I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Edmonton (Mr. Love) on securing the debate. These are difficult times for Sri Lanka, and I welcome the opportunity to discuss how the United Kingdom is engaged in Sri Lanka to help improve the prospects for all. We should remember that Sri...