§ Dr. Julian LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the role of Lord Levy has been in the Middle East during the past three months. [134944]
§ Mr. HainDuring the past three months Lord Levy has been to Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Jordan and Egypt. In Israel he met Prime Minister Barak, President Katsav and other ministers. In the Palestinian Authority he met President Arafat and other senior Palestinian figures. In Jordan he met King Abdullah and various other ministers. In Egypt he met Foreign Minister Moussa and various other senior officials. He also accompanied the Foreign Secretary during his recent visit to the region.