§ Mr. FaberTo ask the Prime Minister what representations he made to Prime Minister Netanyahu during their recent meeting concerning(a) Israeli commitments to honour existing agreements, (b) further Israeli redeployments, (c) Israeli expansion of settlements, (d) the opening of Gaza airport and (e) the resumption of final status talks. [34151]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 12 March 1998]: I met Prime Minster Netanyahu on 9 March. I underlined the need for both parties to respect their commitments under existing agreements. I emphasised the need for progress on implementation of Interim Agreement commitments, particularly on further redeployments from the West Bank, security co-operation, Gaza port, airport and industrial estate and safe passage. I also set out the government's view that progress on these issues and avoidance of unilateral actions which destroy confidence are essential to restore trust and allow for a resumption of negotiations on final status issues.