In Parliament
Westminster Hall Debate: Prospects for Peace Post-Annapolis - 26 February 2008
On 26 February 2008, LFI chair Andrew Gwynne MP led an adjournment debate looking at prospects for peace in the Middle East after Annapolis. In front of a well attended chamber he welcomed the political momentum engendered by Annapolis and spoke optimistically about prospects for an agreement on final status issues by the end of 2008. Please follow the link to read the debate in full including the response from the Rt Hon Kim Howells MP.
Gordon Brown Questions - 6 February 2008
Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions on 6 February 2008, Gordon Brown pledged to safeguard the security of Israel: “It is important that we move forward by guaranteeing the security of Israel and then responding to the urgent needs of the Palestinian people. The talks that are taking place, which started at Annapolis and are continuing in talks between Prime Minister Olmert and the leader of the Palestinian Authority, are important if we are to get the breakthroughs that are necessary. I want to see more action dealing with the poverty that now exists in the two areas of the Palestinian Authority, but I also want to be able to safeguard the security of Israel. I shall be talking soon to Prime Minister Olmert about those very issues, and I hope to be able to attend the Palestinians’ investment conference to support them in their activities in the next few months.”
Commons Debate: Prospects for peace in the Middle East after the Israeli elections - 07 June 2006
On 7 June 2006 LFI chair Iain Wright MP led an adjournment debate looking at prospects for peace in the Middle East after the Israeli elections. Infront of a well attended chamber he welcomed the formation of a new Israeli coalition and spoke optimistically about propsects for Israeli withdrawal from the West Bank. Please follow the link to read the debate in full including the response from the Rt Hon Geoff Hoon MP.
UK-Israel bilateral trade
On May 4, in answer to a parliamentary question by Rosie Cooper MP on bilateral trade between Britain and Israel, Trade and Industry minister Ian Peasron told the house that supporting, "collaboration between high-tech companies, and broadening those links is certainly high on my agenda." Follow the link to read the minister's answer in full.
Trade and Industry Questions - 4 May 2006
Secretary of State Margaret Becket answers questions on Iran - 23 May, 2006
Answering MPs question on Iran and other topics on Tuesday May 23, new Foreign Secretary Margaret Becket stressed her, "concern about the stance of the Iranian regime". Follow the link to read her remarks in full.
Foreign Office Questions - 23 May