MPs debate humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean and Europe
9 September 2015 (updated on 9 September 2015)
MPs took part in a debate on the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean and Europe in the House of Commons on Wednesday 9 September 2015. The subject of the debate was chosen by the Scottish National Party.
Humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean and Europe
The debate was moved by SNP Westminster Leader, Angus Robertson. The Secretary of State for International Development, Justine Greening, responded on behalf of the Government.
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