Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 June 2000. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 June 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent reports he has received concerning the whereabouts and welfare of the civilian population who have fled South Lebanon. - Includes figure.

Answer: Mrs. Gillan: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent reports he has received concerning the whereabouts and welfare of the civilian population who have fled South Lebanon. [125892] Mr. Hain: Most recent reports indicate that of the 6,000 or so Lebanese (civilians and former SLA) who fled to Israel from southern Lebanon during and after the Israeli withdrawal, about one quarter have already returned to Lebanon. Those that remain in Israel have been housed and given residency for one year initially. They are entitled to work and to benefit from Israeli healthcare.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 125892; 351 c570W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Civilians Human rights Refugees Religious freedom Israel Oppression Lebanon
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk