This is an archived Commons Library briefing on the General debate on Holocaust Memorial Day from 2016.
General debate on Holocaust Memorial Day (181 KB , PDF)
This debate pack has been compiled ahead of the general debate on holocaust memorial debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 21 January 2016. The subject for this debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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General debate on Holocaust Memorial Day (181 KB , PDF)
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