NICK HERBERT: Consequences of inaction have been profound
The week began with the parliamentary debate on the UK's military action following President Assad's suspected use of chemical weapons on his own citizens in Syria.
I had urged such action. I believe the use of such weapons crosses a line and that it is essential to uphold the international agreements that for nearly a century have sought to prevent them.
Five years ago a majority of MPs in the House of Commons shamefully refused to act – an ill-judged decision which, in my view, had damaging consequences.
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