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Written question asked by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 January 2010. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 January 2010 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


West Bank

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent reports he has received on restrictions on movement of Palestinians in the west bank; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The UK welcomes Israel's recent easing of restrictions on movement in the west bank and urges Israel to continue to remove barriers. We also look forward to the implementation of the ruling by the Israeli High Court, on 29 December 2009, which allowed for Palestinians to be able to access Route 443.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
504 c270W; 311326
Session
2009-10
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Politics and government Palestine
Link
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