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Cable on Ivan Cameron

7.32.56pm GMT Thu 26th Feb 2009

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• [Feb 25]: . . Vincent Cable: May I add my condolences to the family and friends of the three servicemen who died serving our country in Iraq and Afghanistan?

May I also say a few words on behalf of my party leader, my parliamentary colleagues and my party to extend our deepest sympathy to the Cameron family on the loss of their son, Ivan, this morning? Everybody in the House will have experienced bereavement, but there is something especially sad and shocking about the loss of a child. We all recognise that that is something that is especially difficult to cope with. This is a personal tragedy that transcends all party barriers, and I simply express the hope that the family are given the space and privacy to grieve and cope with the tragedy that they have experienced.

Michael Martin: This House will share my sadness at this news. Our hearts and sympathy go out to David and Samantha, and to Nancy and Arthur. As a mark of respect for Ivan, this House will suspend until half-past 12 o'clock.

Sitting suspended.

NIck Clegg is on paternity leave.

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