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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 20 May 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 June 2019. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 June 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Israeli Settlements: Water Supply

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made, and intend to make, to the government of Israel about the proposed routing of a water pipeline through the West Bank by Mekorot Water, which, if built, may destroy Palestinian agricultural land.

Answer

We have previously raised with Israeli authorities our concerns about the damage to Palestinian agricultural land. We also remain seriously concerned by the continued demolition of Palestinian property and have raised these concerns with the Israeli authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15863
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Agriculture Water supply Palestine West Bank Israeli settlements
Link
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