§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what recent assessment she has made of the value for money achieved by the Assistance to the Palestinian Negotiations Affairs Department Project in the west bank and Gaza. [49205]
§ Clare ShortThe purpose of this project is to help build Negotiations Affairs Department capacity and ensure effective preparation for final status talks with Israel. It is a key component in supporting the middle east peace process. We are in regular contact with both the project managers and the Palestinian Authority to review and ensure its continued progress. This is being achieved through a flexible and responsive approach to the timing of specific inputs, taking account of the changing political situation. A number of international partners have commented positively on the dynamism and quality of the project staff.