An error has been identified in the Written Answer given to Baroness Tonge [HL1800] tabled on 9 October and answered on 23 October.

The answer given was as follows: While we have not raised this specific issue, we have consistently called on the Israeli Government to ease movement and access restrictions in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. We are supporting the UN Access Coordination Unit who work with the World Health Organisation, Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority (PA) and aid agencies to facilitate the transfer of medical equipment and supplies, as well as patient referrals in and out of Gaza. We are aware that Israeli hospitals do treat Palestinian patients following referrals from the PA.

The correct answer should have been: While we have not raised this specific issue, we have consistently called on the Israeli Government to ease movement and access restrictions in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. We are supporting the UN Access Coordination Unit who work with the Israeli Government, Palestinian Authority (PA) and aid agencies to facilitate the transfer of humanitarian goods including medical equipment and supplies in and out of Gaza. We are aware that Israeli hospitals do treat Palestinian patients following referrals from the PA.