Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 4 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Thursday, 11 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 steps are being taken to encourage the Palestinian Authority to take steps to prevent further suicide attacks in Israel.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps are being taken to encourage the Palestinian Authority to take steps to prevent further suicide attacks in Israel. [143131] Mr. Rammell: The UK, nationally and with EU partners, continues to urge the Palestinian Authority to fulfil its roadmap commitments on security, and intensify its efforts to tackle groups and individuals engaging in terrorist activity. The UK is also providing practical support to the Palestinian Authority to help them to rebuild the capacity of their security forces to tackle terrorism.

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