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Statement on Syria

20 May 2013

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The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, made a statement on Syria in the House of Commons on Monday 20 May 2013

Shadow Foreign Secretary, Douglas Alexander, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.

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Statements normally relate to matters of policy or government actions.

At the end of a statement, MPs can respond or question the government minister on its contents.

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