§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have discussed with the United States the likely consequences for peace in the Middle East, including the intended nuclear, chemical and biological weapon free zone (as envisaged by Madrid), of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by President Clinton and Prime Minister Netanyahu during the Wye Plantation negotiations, 169WA whereby the United States will preserve Israel's "qualitative military edge" and enhance Israel's defensive and deterrent capabilities". [HL3791]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanHer Majesty's Government discuss peace in the Middle East with the United States regularly. Any Memorandum of Understanding signed by the United States and the Israeli Government is a matter for those two governments.