Written question asked by James Purnell (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 2002. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 December 2002 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, If he will make a statement on the Roadmap process for peace in the Middle East. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: James Purnell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Roadmap process for peace in the middle east. [84346] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The Quartet (the US, EU, UN and Russia) are agreeing a roadmap for progress towards a comprehensive settlement by 2005. They will be meeting on 20 December to review progress. When the Roadmap is published, we will work with the international community to implement it. A conference of the parties involved in the peace process should be a key element of that roadmap.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 84346; 396 c178W
Session: 2002-03
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Military alliances United Nations USA Russia Middle East Peace negotiations EU external relations
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