HC Deb 01 May 2002 vol 384 cc858-9W
Mrs. Spelman

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what measures she is taking to ensure that Palestinians are able to access essential medical care and treatment during the current crisis. [49728]

Clare Short

We have made clear to Israel at the highest level that we expect them to ensure that medical and humanitarian organisations and consular staff have uninterrupted access to those in need. The Foreign Secretary has stressed these concerns to Israeli Foreign Minister Peres on several occasions.