HC Deb 22 May 1991 vol 191 c506W
27. Mr. Tim Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last visited Israel and the occupied territories; and if he will make a statement.

28. Dr. Hampson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on his recent visit to Israel and the occupied territories.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

My right hon. Friend last visited Israel and the occupied territories in October 1990. Since then we have stayed in regular contact with the Israeli Foreign Minister. I visited Israel and the occupied territories from 6 to 9 May. I had detailed discussions with leading Israelis and Palestinians on the peace process. I urged both sides to show the flexibility necessary for Mr. Baker's initiative to succeed.

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