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Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 February 2000. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 3 February 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 representations he has made concerning the welfare of the Christian population of South Lebanon in the event of an Israeli withdrawal from the region.
Answer

Mrs. Gillan: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made concerning the welfare of the Christian population of South Lebanon in the event of an Israeli withdrawal from the region. [108064] Mr. Hain: Stability will be crucial to ensuring that the rights of all communities in Lebanon are safeguarded. It is the responsibility of all those involved to ensure that any Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon is orderly and carried out within a framework which ensures stability.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108064; 343 c735-6W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Human rights Religion Israel Lebanon Christianity