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Written question asked by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2017. It was answered by Rory Stewart (Conservative) on Monday, 9 January 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Israel: Palestinians

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to support the creation of an international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace.

Answer

The UK is supportive of people-to-people (co-existence) programmes that bring Israelis and Palestinians together to break down barriers and build trust. Ministers are assessing options for how the UK can do more to support work in this area.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58557
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Finance Peace Israel Palestine
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk