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Written question asked by Lynne Jones (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 April 2010. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Gaza Blockade

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the Israeli authorities and his EU counterparts on the effects on the region of the blockade on Gaza.
Answer

The EU High Representative Catherine Ashton reported to the Foreign Affairs Council on 22 March on her recent visit to Gaza. The EU has made clear its concerns regarding the humanitarian situation and called for an immediate and unconditional opening of crossings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c1231W; 325371
Session
2009-10
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
International assistance Palestine
Link
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