§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with colleagues in the European Union concerning the imposition of sanctions on Israel if Phase I of the road map for Peace is not adhered to. [121668]
§ Mr. RammellThere is no formal proposal for the EU to consider sanctions. The idea of sanctions has been discussed before but there has not been a consensus in favour. Israel and the Palestinian Authority should build on the recent ceasefire and withdrawal from Gaza and Bethlehem and meet their obligations under Phase I of the roadmap. We are devoting our efforts to encouraging them to do so.