§ Mr. RosindellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has held with the Israeli Government on the defence of Israeli citizens from terrorist attacks; and what advice he gave. [132120]
§ Mr. HoonMy right hon. Friend the Prime Minister met with Israeli Prime Minister Sharon on 14 July 2003 and discussed the current situation in Israel and the Occupied Territories, including terrorism and security issues. Officials also met with last month their Israeli counterparts on matters of mutual interest. I am withholding the content of these talks under Exemption 1 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.