Questions to the Prime Minister?

Yes.

Mr. Alistair Carmichael.

Number one, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I know the whole House will join me in condemning the horrific terrorist attacks in Turkey last night.

Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are killed and injured and their families.

As yet, there are no reports of any UK casualties, but the Foreign Office are working

urgently with the Turkish authorities to establish the full facts.

I spoke to President Erdogan this morning to express the UK's condolences and to offer assistance.

Details are still emerging, but we stand as one in our defiance against these

barbaric acts.

Mr. Speaker, this week marks the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, and there will

be a national two-minute silence on Friday morning. I will be attending a service at the

Tepeville Memorial near the battlefield, and it's right that the whole country pauses

to remember the sacrifices of all those who fought and lost their lives in that conflict.

Mr Speaker, this morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others and in addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings later today.

Mr Carmichael.

Thank you very much and can I first of all associate myself with the Prime Minister's remarks of condolence to all those who've been affected by this dreadful attack in Istanbul.

And can I offer him my personal best wishes to himself and his family for life after Downing Street?

He has served this country, but he's not done it alone, and I think it's right that we should acknowledge the support that he's had, as we all have, from our families in public service, Mr. Speaker.

Before he goes, though, will he...

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