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registered interest false more like this
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office remove filter
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Philippines: Bombings more like this
house id 2 more like this
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the bombing of the Jolo Catholic Cathedral in the Philippines; who they believe was responsible; and what assistance they have offered to the government of the Philippines. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
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date of answer less than 2019-02-07more like thismore than 2019-02-07
answer text <p>The British Government completely condemns the appalling bomb attacks on the Catholic Cathedral on the island of Jolo in the Philippines on Sunday 27 January. Our prayers are with all the victims and their loved ones. The UK stands with the Philippines against terror and hatred.</p><p>Churches and all places of religious worship are sites for peace and reflection. This horrific terrorist act goes against the very essence of this.</p><p>The Islamic State (IS) have claimed responsibility for the attack, however in a public statement during his visit to Jolo Island on 28 January President Duterte stated he believed Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was behind the attack.</p><p>The UK works with the Philippines on a range of bilateral priorities including on counter terrorism.</p><p>​</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this