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Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 March 2006. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 April 2006 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Jericho Prison

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received in relation to the termination of the UK mission at Jericho Prison.
Answer

On 14 March, my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary received representations from the Austrian Foreign Minister. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary explained that in the absence of the Palestinian Authority responding to our requests for increased security we had to withdraw our monitors to ensure their safety.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
445 c83W;445 c83W; 61001
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Armed conflict Prisons Israel Middle East Jericho
Link
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