§ Lord Dykesasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they will next make official representations to the government of Israel about the estimated 8,000 Palestinian detainees held in custody in Israel. [HL732]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanWe continue to monitor the situation with regard to Palestinian prisoners and raise our concerns with the Israeli authorities where it is appropriate to do so.
On 27 December 2004 the Israeli Government released at least 159 Palestinian prisoners in what Israeli Prime Minister Sharon described as a goodwill gesture.