marine samuel alexander and lance corporal martin gill from 42 commander royal marines and corporal mike pike from the fourth battalion the royal regiment of the scotland. all of them were dedicated professionals serving our country. their deaths are a reminder of the very high price we are paying to stop afghanistan for being a haven for terrorists. we honor their memory. we will support their families. we will not forget their service and their sacrifice. >> here, here. >> mr. speaker, i had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others, i will shall have further such meetings this morning. >> can i associate myself with the prime minister's tribute to our fallen soldiers. we do indeed owe them a great debt. mr. speaker, we are reminded on a daily basis that not everyone in the world is as fortunat as we are in this country and the absolutely horror of the 13-year-old boy who was tortured by the syrian government in the last few weeks. will the prime minister will ensure the international community condemn the action, the syrian government and their reign of terror. >> and about thos