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Business question from Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 28 January 2010. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

The British Government have always played a very important role in the middle east peace process, so is the Leader of the House aware that it is now commonly held that the Government of Israel's treatment of the people of Gaza puts them in breach of the fourth Geneva convention, and that their illegal blockade of Gaza now amounts to collective punishment? Does she agree that it is essential for this House to have a debate to express its views, and to give our Government a stronger mandate to try and persuade the Government of Israel that it is not in their interests to proceed in this way?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
504 c953 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed conflict Geneva Conventions Middle East Gaza
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk