FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 2014 1. Baroness Tonge: What progress have HMG made in persuading Israel to implement recommendations in the Children in Military Custody report? 2. Lord Hylton: Will HMG ensure that a reasonable proportion of British aid for Syrians and Palestinians fleeing Syria is devoted to those now in Egypt? Nos 1-2 Lords Written Answers THURSDAY …
FRIDAY 17 JANUARY 2014 Foreign Secretary to attend 20 January Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) in Brussels; UK will want the discussions on the MEPP to focus on how the EU can best support the current negotiations. Commons Written Statements THURSDAY 16 JANUARY 2014 1. Richard Burden: Pursuant to the answer of 6 January, for what reason did the …
THURSDAY 9 JANUARY 2014 Foreign Secretary William Hague was questioned by members of the Committees on Arms Export Controls – 8 January 2014 Subject: Scrutiny of Arms Export (2014) (video) Transcribe: @ 15:30:10 Sir John Stanley: It has just been reported, as you are well aware, that the OECD has just launched a major investigation …
THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER 2013 1. Andrew Selous: Calls for urgent debate on West Bank, with “olive groves being cut down and very badly polluted by sewage and industrial waste”. 2. Cathy Jamieson: What recent assessment has DfID Secretary made of the humanitarian situation in Gaza and will she make a statement? 3. Cathy Jamieson: Will DfID Secretary take steps to …
THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER 2013 1. Caroline Lucas: Pursuant to the answer of 3 December, how many times have Foreign Secretary and his officials called on Israel to open up legal trade for Gaza in each of the last three years; will he make an assessment of whether the Israeli restrictions are compliant with the human rights conditions in Article 2 of …
THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER 2013 1. Adjournment debate: Water shortages in OPTs – tabled by David Winnick: – David Winnick: Average Palestinian water consumption is half that recommended by WHO; average Israeli’s is over four times as much; nearly 10% of WB Palestinian communities not connected to water; buying it is expensive and difficult due to travel restrictions; some spend 40% of income on water; Israel has a veto on Joint …
THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2013 William Hague, responding to a petition about trafficking in the Sinai, writes that he shares concerns about treatment of Eritrean, Ethiopian and Sudanese refugees trying to get to Europe and Israel. “A lasting solution to these challenges will require a joined-up response, including the security forces, but also encouraging improved levels of engagement and opportunity for the local Bedouin population.” http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmhansrd/cm131128/petntext/131128p0001.htm#13112852000015 …
FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2013 1. Richard Burden: What assessment has Foreign Secretary made of the effect of the closure of tunnels between Egypt and Gaza on electricity, water and sanitation, fuel and food supplies in Gaza, what representations is he making to his Egyptian and Israeli counterparts on the matter? http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmhansrd/cm131122/text/131122w0001.htm#13112253000038 2. Richard Burden: What representations has FCO made to Israel in respect of the …
TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2013 1. Iran Nuclear Weapons Programme – Debate tabled by Philip Hollobone: – Jeremy Corbyn: “Mr Hollobone and I had an interesting week in the delegation to Gaza, and he is well aware of Israel’s behaviour concerning the encirclement of Gaza and the treatment of the Palestinian people.” – Philip Hollobone: “I …