§ 24. Mr. BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assessment she has made of the prospects for social and economic development in the west bank and Gaza strip. [8381]
§ Clare ShortPalestinian living standards have fallen substantially since the Oslo process began, largely due to the effects of border closures. The west bank and Gaza has the potential for rapid economic growth, but its social and economic development will continue to be constrained until there is an equitable settlement of the peace process.