New Clause 34 — Financial assistance scheme for members of certain pension schemes

Part of Orders of the Day — Pensions Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] – in the House of Commons at 2:45 pm on 19 May 2004.

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Photo of Dr Jenny Tonge Dr Jenny Tonge Liberal Democrat, Richmond Park 2:45, 19 May 2004

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Have you received notice from the Foreign Secretary that he will come to the House to make a statement about the deteriorating situation in Gaza? We now have confirmed reports that in the last hour the Israelis fired missiles from jet fighters into a peaceful demonstration in Rafah. It is reported that about 20 people were killed and more than 40 were seriously injured. The demonstration was peaceful and had been organised to protest against house demolitions. Many, many women and children were involved.

Is it not time for the Foreign Secretary to come to the House and tell us his plans for action against the Israeli Government—not just fine words of disapproval?