HL Deb 05 February 2001 vol 621 c82WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will ask the European Union to make a collective representation to the Government of Israel concerning the harmful effect on Palestinian education of recent military actions. [HL454]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

Although many Palestinian students have now been able to return to full-time education on a regular basis, the effects of the Israeli closures is still a cause for concern. In Hebron and Gaza particularly the closures continue to hinder teachers and children trying to reach schools and colleges.

Britain and the European Union have made representations to the Government of Israel on a number of issues of concern, particularly on the damaging effect of continuing IDF closures.