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Written question asked by Helen Hayes (Labour) on Monday, 2 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 September 2019 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 September 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Gaza: Health Professions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that medical workers in Gaza can perform their humanitarian functions without risk of attack.

Answer

We are concerned by the report on attacks on health workers and healthcare facilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, in particular in Gaza. We regularly raise our concerns about the situation with the Israeli Government, pressing them on the need for a long-term strategy to improve humanitarian conditions. We are clear that medical staff and services should have the protection that allows them to do their jobs in safety.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
284767
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Armed conflict Health professions Israel Gaza
Link
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