MPs debated Concentrix and the conflict and humanitarian situation in Yemen
26 October 2016 (updated on 26 October 2016)
MPs debated Concentrix in the House of Commons today, Wednesday 26 October. The debate was the first of two to take place on subjects chosen by the Opposition.
Concentrix
The debate was moved by Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rebecca Long-Bailey.
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Jane Ellison, responded on behalf of the Government.
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Yemen
The debate was moved by Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Emily Thornberry.
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Boris Johnson, responded on behalf of the Government.
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