HC Deb 22 November 2000 vol 357 cc204-5W
Mr. Sarwar

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the current situation in the Middle East. [138999]

Mr. Hain

I am appalled by the recent violence and tragic deaths in the Middle East. I urge the parties to end the violence and return to negotiations. Only a negotiated settlement can provide a just and lasting solution to the Middle East Peace Process. Violence is a dead-end for all. Britain will remain actively engaged, doing all it can to bring about a just and lasting peace.