Written question asked by John Lyons (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 January 2005. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 January 2005 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 meet representatives of the Palestinian authorities following the recent election.

Answer: Mr. Lyons: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will meet representatives of the Palestinian authorities following the recent election. [210062] Mr. Rammell: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary will meet recently-elected Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and representatives of the Palestinian Authority at the London Meeting on strengthening the Palestinian Authority. This will take place on 1 March. We will also hold bilateral contacts and meetings with the Palestinian leadership as necessary in the run-up to the London Meeting.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 210062; 430 c429W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Elections Politics and government Meetings Palestinian Authority Palestine Middle East
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