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Written question asked by Clare Short (Independent Labour) on Friday, 9 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 October 2009. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Friday, 16 October 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Israel: Military Aid

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what official links there are between UK and Israeli armed forces; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Our defence relationship with Israel is in line with HMG's policy in support of the Middle East Peace Process of having a balanced relationship with the Israelis and the Palestinians. We periodically have formal strategic level dialogue and engagement with Israeli military and civilian defence staff counterparts, including some direct contact in support of our equipment procurement programmes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
497 c1145W; 293011
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Israel Military aid
Link
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