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Written question asked by Brian Iddon (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 March 2010. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 2010 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Gaza

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last discussed the blockade of Gaza with his Israeli counterpart.
Answer

The UK is deeply concerned by the humanitarian situation in Gaza. We continue to press the Israeli authorities to ease border restrictions further and to permit a greater flow of humanitarian aid, reconstruction materials, trade goods, and people into Gaza. This was most recently raised by the Secretary of State for International Development.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
506 c1100W; 319402
Session
2009-10
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
International assistance Palestine
Link
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