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Written question asked by Lord Palmer of Childs Hill (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 September 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 September 2019. It was answered by Baroness Sugg (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


UNRWA

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to encourage United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East officials, especially those in Lebanon and Syria, to support Palestinian refugees to receive (1) citizenship, and (2) fair treatment from host governments.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL17762
Session
2017-19
Related items
Lord Speaker’s Statement
Wednesday, 25 September 2019
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Notes
Supreme Court ruling of 24 September that Parliament was not prorogued on 9 September.
Subjects
Human rights Nationality Refugees Palestine Syria Lebanon UNRWA
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk