§ 30. Mr. GunnellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representation he has made to the Israeli President concerning plans to increase Jewish settlement building in the vicinity of east Jerusalem. [18326]
§ Mr. HanleyThe Israeli authorities are well aware of our view that settlement activity in occupied territory is illegal and an obstacle to peace. We raise this issue with them regularly and at every level, including during the debate at the United Nations last week.