HC Deb 15 May 1990 vol 172 cc381-2W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what financial help the Government is giving to Israel; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Maude

We do not give any aid to the Government of Israel.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many representations the Government have made to the Israeli Government concerning its involvement in Palestine.

Mr. Maude

We frequently remind the Israeli Government of our view that there is an urgent need for negotiation with the Palestinians towards a peace settlement and that, pending this, it is the responsibility of the Israelis to administer the occupied territories in accordance with their obligations and with international law.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next plans to visit Israel to discuss its involvement in Palestine; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Maude

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs has at present no plans to visit Israel.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many representations he has received from hon. and right hon. Members and members of the public concerning Israeli involvement in Palestine.

Mr. Maude

We receive numerous representations about the Palestinian question and Israel's administration of the occupied territories.

Forward to