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The Minister for Parliamentary Business (Bruce Crawford): I thank Bill Kidd and congratulate him on raising this important matter in Parliament. I welcome the opportunity to discuss nuclear weapons-free zones in the chamber.

The debate gives us the opportunity to remind ourselves that we have the chance to help our children to grow up with a philosophy of peace and a clear understanding of the implications of their actions in the world. We have the chance to lead by example and to take a statesmanlike approach to non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament.

Urgent action must be taken now by the international community to protect civilians during this turbulent period in Sudan. Over the next twelve months, there is a real opportunity to help the people of Sudan chart a peaceful and more prosperous future in which basic human rights are guaranteed and upheld. However, without adequate preparation, the upcoming national elections and referendum could re-ignite conflict between the north and the south. The international community should use its influence to press the parties to resolve outstanding issues and prevent a return to all-out conflict.

Monday 9 March - Public Meeting - Free Dr. Binayak Sen: Stop State repression in India

6pm - 8pm, Chrystal MacMillan Building (north west corner of George Square), 15a George Square, University of Edinburgh

Speakers: Illina Sen (wife of human rights activist Binayak Sen, jailed on trumped up charges in India), Kavita Srivastava (People's Union for Civil Liberties, India)
Poetry reading by Bashabi Fraser. Chair: John Watson (Scottish Programme Director for Amnesty International).

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