THURSDAY 7 MARCH 2013 1. Chris Williamson: What steps does Foreign Secretary plan to take to encourage Israel to stop detention of Palestinian prisoners inside Israel? 2. Chris Williamson: Does Foreign Secretary plan to take steps against UK directors of G4 over transfer of Palestinian prisoners to Israeli prisons? 3. Chris Williamson: What discussions has …
FRIDAY 1 MARCH 2013 1. David Winnick: What discussions has Prime Minister had with US Secretary of State on a new US initiative to bring about fresh negotiations in Palestinian-Israel conflict? 2. Katy Clark: What steps is FCO taking to deter use of administrative detention in Israel? 3. Frank Field: Is Foreign Secretary discussing with Israel ending its practice of administrative …
This week there have been a number of questions relating to funding of Palestinian projects plus concern over Israel’s strike on Syria. Mike Hancock MP has asked about the Government’s discussions with Israel over the recording of interviews with children. Audio-visual recording of Israeli police interviews is a key demand of our campaign for child …
THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2013 1. Foreign Secretary attended FAC on 31 January where Ministers considered Middle East Peace Process. Commons Written Statements 2. Jim Cunningham: Will HMG consider banning export of weapons and components to Israel? 3. Jim Cunningham: What consideration has HMG given to banning UK companies from manufacturing components sold to Israel to make …
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign welcomes the findings of the recent UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) factfinding mission on the impact of Israeli settlements, which stated that Palestinian human rights are violated in a multitude of forms and ways due to the existence of the settlements. In a clear sign that the Boycott, Divestment and …
Richard Burden MP, Chair of the All Party Group on Palestine, is continuing his Parliamentary campaign to make the Government accountable for its financial relationships with illegal settlements. Firstly, by asking them how they are complying with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions 465, which calls on States not to provide assistance in connection with …
Palestine Solidarity Campaign has received a reply from Alistair Burt, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Although he says he ‘shares concerns about the treatment of Palestinian children in Israeli military detention’ he does not commit the Government to any action other than raising the issues with the Israeli Government. He also …
On Tuesday – the day of the Israeli General Election – MPs challenged William Hague for actions not words during the monthly Foreign Office Questions. William Hague said the UK expressed “profound concern that Israel’s settlement policy is losing it the support of the international community and will make a two-state solution impossible”. Despite this …
MPs ask Ministers about closing down financial transactions with settlements, the UK arms relationship with Israel and Israel’s nuclear arsenal. MPs to note: Nicholas Soames, Sir Bob Russell and Richard Burden. Andrew Percy MP asked a number of questions supportive of the Israeli lobby positions. FRIDAY 18 JANUARY 2013 1. Richard Burden: How has Treasury complied with EC guidelines on …
This week MPs and Peers discussed concern about the Israel Forces breaking into the offices of Palestinian human rights organisations; the UK’s controls of arms exports to Israel and what cost rebuilding Gaza after Israel’s latest onslaught. WEDNESDAY 9 JANUARY 2013 Participation of Arabs in Public Life: Lord Lea of Crondall: Lack of Arab participation in …