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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Independent Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 May 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 June 2016. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Friday, 27 May 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Israel: Landmines

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government in the light of the news that the HALO Trust has been granted approval to clear mines around the site of the baptism of Christ, what representations they plan to make to the government of Israel about clearing mines along the River Jordan that were laid during the 1967 war.

Answer

We welcome the HALO Trust's work in the West Bank and are pleased that the UK has provided support to this. We will continue to liaise with Israeli and Palestinian authorities on these activities. The British Government has not lobbied the Israeli government to clear mines laid in 1967 along the rest of Jordan River.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL63
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Bomb disposal Landmines Israel
Link
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