Written question asked by Gary Streeter (Conservative) on Monday, 15 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 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 to the (a) Egyptian government and (b) Palestinian Authority concerning women's rights in Gaza after the Israeli withdrawal; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Streeter: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the (a) Egyptian Government and (b) Palestinian Authority concerning women's rights in Gaza after the Israeli withdrawal; and if he will make a statement. [199107] Mr. Mullin: We have not made any representations to the Egyptian Government or the Palestinian Authority concerning women's rights in Gaza after the Israeli withdrawal. We will continue to press the Palestinian Authority to ensure they can demonstrate a commitment to the human rights of both Israelis and Palestinians.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 199107; 426 c1788W;426 c1792W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Women Equality Israel Palestine Middle East Peace negotiations Egypt Gaza
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk