§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 22 February 2000,Official Report, column 852W, (1) with which Israeli political figures Lord Levy has held talks on behalf of the Prime Minister or in pursuit of British interests in the Middle East; [112511]
(2) on what occasions during Lord Levy's visits to Israel, Lord Levy has conducted business on behalf of the Prime Minister. [112510]
§ The Prime MinisterLord Levy has frequent contact with leading Israelis, including Prime Minister Barak and other politicians. Lord Levy last saw Prime Minister Barak on 5 February. From time to time, he has passed on oral messages from me.
§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 22 February 2000,Official Report, column 852W, on Lord Levy, if the development of bilateral relationships includes discussion in respect of possible defence contracts. [112930]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 7 March 2000]: Lord Levy has not discussed prospective defence contracts.
§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 22 February 2000,Official Report, column 852W, on Lord Levy, if the discussions in furtherance of the Prime Minister's support for the Peace Process, held by Lord Levy when visiting Israel in a private capacity, were held at the specific request of the Prime Minister. [112931]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 7 March 2000]: Lord Levy conveys oral messages on my behalf from time to time. He therefore liaises closely with me and the Foreign Secretary.