HC Deb 12 May 2003 vol 405 c77W
Sue Doughty

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Israeli Government to have the wall removed that separates the people of Mawassi from the rest of the Gaza Strip. [111259]

Mr. Mike OBrien

Yes. We have instructed our embassy in Tel Aviv to make representations to the Israeli Government on the wall surrounding Mawassi.

Sue Doughty

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Israeli Government to ensure that humanitarian aid agencies have access to the people of Mawassi in the Gaza Strip; and if he will make a statement. [111260]

Mr. Mike OBrien

Yes. We have instructed our embassy in Tel Aviv to make representations to the Israeli Government to ensure humanitarian aid agencies can gain access to Mawassi.