§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much aid has been given to the Palestinian state since the devolution of power from Israel. [4916]
§ Dr. Liam FoxThe Palestinian Authority assumed responsibility for Gaza and Jericho in May 1994. Bilateral development assistance given to the west bank and Gaza for 1994–95 and 1995–96 was £8.9 million. Additionally, we provide approximately one sixth of the EC's 500 mecu—£417 million-aid to the Palestinians, pledged for 1994 to 1998.