Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 April 2001. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 April 2001 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, If she will make a statement on aid to the Palestinian Authority. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on aid to the Palestinian Authority. [157652] Clare Short: Britain is providing assistance to the Palestinian Authority to help reduce poverty and support democratic and accountable government in the West Bank and Gaza. Palestinians are suffering badly from the effects of the current conflict and the economic sanctions imposed by Israel.

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