Written question asked by Rudi Vis (Labour) on Monday, 26 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 April 2001. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 April 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 recent representations he has made to Chairman Arafat about the actions which he has taken against the Tanzim.

Answer: Dr. Vis: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to Chairman Arafat about the actions which he has taken against the Tanzim. [156067] Mr. Wilson: The Government expect both the Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel to insist on restraint and disciplined behaviour by their military and security personnel, and to restrain extremism. We are in regular contact with both parties, and urge them to take immediate parallel steps to address the current crisis.

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