Statement on the Philippines and the CHOGM: 18 November 2013
18 November 2013
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, made a statement in the House of Commons on 18 November 2013 on the recent disaster in the Philippines and on the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Leader of the Opposition, Ed Miliband, responded on behalf of the Official Opposition.
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Related Information
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is held every two years to enable leaders of Commonwealth countries to come together to discuss global and Commonwealth issues, and to decide on collective policies and initiatives.
The 2013 meeting took place from 10 to 17 November in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2013 (External site)
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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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