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SNP Defence spokesperson, Stewart McDonald, has called on the UK government to work with international partners to clamp down on the suspected use of chemical weapons in Syria, and hold those responsible to account, as he insisted Parliament must have a say over any change to the role of UK forces in Syria.

The Glasgow South MP has written to the Prime Minister condemning the attacks, and calling for practical steps to be taken to restrict the development and use of chemical weapons. The SNP want action to block the Syrian government’s purchasing and importing abilities, bring further sanctions on key personnel, and companies who have financial involvement with the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSSRC), and increase efforts to document personnel involved in chemical warfare infrastructure to support war crimes prosecutions.

Stewart McDonald has said any change to the role of UK forces in Syria must be subject to a vote in Parliament - warning air strikes had not prevented the attacks, and would not provide the long term solutions needed to the end the war.

Commenting Stewart McDonald MP said:

“The suspected chemical weapons attacks in Syria must be condemned in the strongest terms, and action must be taken to ensure such attacks never happen again.

“The harrowing images of children and adults, killed and injured in these brutal and barbaric attacks, show the need for the UK government to work with our international partners to clamp down on the development and use of chemical weapons in Syria, and hold those responsible to account.

“This must mean action to block the Syrian government’s purchasing and importing abilities, further sanctions against personnel and companies involved, and increased efforts to document those involved in chemical warfare infrastructure to support war crimes prosecutions.

“While the need for action is clear - that action must be properly considered. Air strikes have not prevented these attacks and will not provide the long term solutions needed to end the war. Any proposed change to the role of UK forces in Syria must be subject to full scrutiny and a vote in Parliament.”Parliament logo
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