HL Deb 02 February 2005 vol 669 c44WA
Lord Dykes

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will now reassess the need for the Government of Israel to take part in the Madrid-London meeting on Palestinian issues and re-open discussions with the new Israeli coalition government on this matter. [HL955]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

We have no plans to reassess the need for the Government of Israel to take part in the 1 March London meeting. We are pleased that Prime Minister Sharon has made clear Israel's support for the London meeting. Israel recognises that it is intended to help the Palestinians build their institutions and prepare for Israel's disengagement from Gaza and part of the West Bank.