Written question asked by Sion Simon (Labour) on Friday, 18 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 April 2008. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 28 April 2008 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Gaza: Weapons

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations his Department has made to the government of Egypt on the trafficking of people and weapons into Gaza from Egypt via under-border tunnels.

Answer: Arms and people smuggling into Gaza remain a great concern. The Quadrilateral Committee, which consists of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Egypt and the US, has been working closely to address the issue of smuggling and border control. The EU commends and supports efforts by the Government of Egypt to contribute in finding a peaceful and orderly solution. Our embassy in Cairo regularly meet with Egyptian interlocutors to discuss various issues, including the situation in Gaza.

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