§ Norman LambTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to Israel on opening up its nuclear facilities to international inspections. [107112]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienWe consistently urge Israel to accede to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as a non nuclear weapons state, and to sign a full-scope safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We did this most recently during official-level talks with the Israeli Government in Tel Aviv in March 2003. Under the agreement with IAEA, Israel's nuclear facilities would be subject to regular inspection to detect and eliminate any diversion of nuclear materials for weapons production.
§ Mr. PoundTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to ensure that Israel complies with United Nations Security Council resolutions in respect of Palestine. [107225]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienThe Government constantly urges both Israel and the other Parties to the Middle East Peace Process to comply with United Nations Security Council Resolutions. This includes compliance with Resolution 1435, which calls for Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian cities, action by the Palestinian Authority to bring those responsible for acts of terror to justice and a complete cessation of violence. We fully support the Quartet Roadmap and its route to a lasting settlement based on UN Security Council Resolutions 242, 338 and 1397 and the principle of land for peace.