Does the Foreign Secretary acknowledge that although it is entirely understandable that Israel withheld the $55 million a month of revenues collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority, and despite the increased aid through the temporary international mechanism, the reality is that public services in the Palestinian Authority are being starved of funds? Hospitals are closed, schools cannot function and day-to-day life is under severe threat. Is she confident that the viability of the Palestinian state can be maintained?
Debate on the Address
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Bruce of Bennachie
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 22 November 2006.
It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Debate on the Address.
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