§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how often during the past 10 years Her Majesty's Government have made formal representations to the Governments of(a) Jordan and (b) the Lebanon about conditions in the Palestinian refugee camps in those countries; and when was the last occasion in respect of each Government.
§ Mr. MellorThis information is not available in the form requested and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. We regularly discuss Palestinian520W refugee issues with the Jordanian and Lebanese Governments. In February 1987, my right hon. and learned Friend raised with President Gemayel conditions in the refugee camps in Lebanon.
§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has on the infant mortality rate in the refugee camps in Gaza and the comparable rates in(a) Syria, (b) Iran, (c) Iraq, (d) the Yemen, (e) the Lebanon and (f) Jordan.
§ Mr. MellorWorld Health Organisation figures for infant mortality per 1,000 live births in 1987 are as follows:
Number Syria 59 Iran 113 Iraq 80 Yemen 1137 2135 Lebanon 52 Jordan 54 1 Peoples Democratic Republic of Yemen. 2 Yemen Arab Republic. United Nations Relief and Works Agency's latest estimate is that the infant mortality rate in Palestinian refugee camps in all five areas of operation (Gaza, West Bank, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan) is between 30 and 40 per 1,000 live births.