Written question asked by Helen Jackson (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 December 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2003 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 further consultation he has had with Palestinian and Israeli authorities on the impact of the security wall built by the Israelis.

Answer: Helen Jackson: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further consultation he has had with Palestinian and Israeli authorities on the impact of the security wall built by the Israelis. [144052] Mr. Rammell: The Government continues to urge the Government of Israel to re-route the fence away from Palestinian areas. My right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary have made clear our concerns to the Israeli Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on a number of occasions. I raised the matter with the Israeli Foreign Minister during my visit to Israel on 30 September, and have since then discussed with the Israeli Ambassador and Israeli Minister for National Infrastructure. We are in regular contact with the Palestinian Authority and NGOs on the ground.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 144052; 415 c798W;415 c796W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Borders Foreign relations Security USA Israel Palestine Middle East Peace negotiations Occupied territories
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