HC Deb 30 March 2004 vol 419 c1315W
Richard Burden

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received on the removal of funds by the Israeli Government from Palestinian and Jordanian banks in Ramallah in raids in February. [163915]

Mr. Rammell

The Government have received accounts of the Israeli action against banks in Ramallah in February from both the Israeli and Palestinian authorities. The Government understand the need to stop the financing of terrorist groups but are concerned that this action may undermine steps being taken on this issue by the Palestinian Authority.