John Baron Urges Government to Use Influence as Force for Good

Speaking in a Commons debate today, John Baron MP has called on the Government to develop a more proactive role for the Commonwealth in dealing with international disasters and peacekeeping duties.

John said: “The Commonwealth has huge potential to be a much more powerful force for good across the world, particularly when it comes to humanitarian crises and troubled regions such as Darfur. It is an idea long overdue for consideration and development by Government.

“The Commonwealth represents great international experience, capability and good-will and many of the troubled regions of the world would benefit from its influence and help.”