HC Deb 17 February 1995 vol 254 c888W
Mr. Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been made to the Government of Israel concerning the treatment of Lebanese detainees being held in Khiam prison in southern Lebanon.

Mr. David Davis

We regularly raise our concerns about the treatment of Lebanese detainees being held in Khiam prison with the Israeli Government. We welcome recent reports that detainees are now being allowed visitors. However, we remain concerned about continued reports of ill treatment of detainees and urge those responsible for Khiam prison to grant the International Committee of the Red Cross full access.

Mr. Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action the United Kingdom is taking, together with the other European Governments, to persuade Israel to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon, in compliance with United Nations Security Council resolution No. 425.

Mr. David Davis

The United Kingdom has repeatedly called for the full implementation of Security Council resolution No. 425 and the withdrawal of all foreign troops from Lebanese soil. The Israeli Government are well aware of our views.