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Lord Bruce of Bennachie (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 June 2026

Debate

Mindanao Earthquake

Contribution

My Lords, I was also involved in a small way in the Bangsamoro project; I have not visited the region, but I have engaged with parliamentarians. This earthquake is a major setback for the region on its recovery. Why is it that in the past, before our aid cuts, when there was a major earthquake or a major disaster, we had an immediate response from an operation in Victoria Street to send out a response within hours, rather than waiting for a call from the Government? Has that capacity been abolished? At the moment, with all our engagement in in the area, do we not need to offer a bit more than the ambassador’s sympathy?

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