Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2001. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Friday, 11 May 2001 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 representations he is making to the Palestinian Authority regarding the content of literature in school books in Palestinian schools.

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he is making to the Palestinian Authority regarding the content of literature in school books in Palestinian schools. [160981] Mr. Wilson: The Government are deeply concerned by allegations of incitement through literature being used in Palestinian schools. We have sought assurances from the Palestinian Authority, that no such material is contained within the textbooks of the new Palestinian curriculum. We urge both sides to maintain objectivity and historical accuracy in their school books and we encourage them to "educate for peace" by promoting reconciliation and greater mutual understanding.

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