MPs debate Ukraine, Middle East, North Africa and security
10 September 2014
MPs took part in a general debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday 10 September 2014 on Ukraine, Middle East, North Africa and security.
The debate was opened by Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Philip Hammond. The Shadow Foreign Secretary, Douglas Alexander, responded on behalf of the Opposition.
- Watch Parliament TV: Debate on Ukraine, Middle East, North Africa and security: 10 September 2014
- Read Commons Hansard: Debate on Ukraine, Middle East, North Africa and security: 10 September 2014
- Read current Parliamentary material in Topics: International affairs
Related information
Relevant documents
The following reports by House of Commons select committees are relevant to the debate:
- Read European Scrutiny Select Committee eleventh report session 2014-15: Ukraine and Russia: EU restrictive measures (HC 219-xi 2014-15)
- Read Defence Select Committee third report session 2014-15: Towards the next Defence and Security Review; part two - NATO (HC 358 2014-15)
- Read Defence Select Committee fourteenth report session 2103-14: Intervention: why, when and how? (HC 952 2013-14)
- Read Government response to Defence Select Committee fourteenth report session 2013-14: Defence Select Committee fourth special report session 2014-15 (HC 581 2014-15)
- Read Foreign Affairs Committee seventh report session 2013-14: The UK’s response to extremism and instability in North and West Africa (HC 86-I)
- Read Government response to report by Foreign Affairs Committee The UK’s response to extremism and instability in North and West Africa (Cm 8861)(external site)
General debates
A general debate is held under a motion that the House has considered the subject. A motion expressed in neutral terms like this cannot be amended. It would be very unusual for a vote to take place on such a motion.
Watching proceedings from the public gallery
UK residents and overseas visitors can watch proceedings in the House of Commons by visiting the public gallery.
This article was produced by the Commons Digital Outreach Team. Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.