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MV "Mavi Marmara"

House of Lords written question – answered at on 14 June 2010.

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Photo of Lord Hylton Lord Hylton Crossbench

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they and the United Nations intend to organise an independent investigation into the incidents on the "Mavi Marmara" and the detaining of other ships.

Photo of Lord Howell of Guildford Lord Howell of Guildford Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (International Energy Policy)

As my Right Honourable Friend the Foreign Secretary made clear in his Statement to the House on 2 June 2010, we want to see a full, credible, impartial and independent investigation, with international participation, into these events. What is important is that the full facts come out, that people are held accountable where necessary, and that there is international confidence in the process.

The Foreign Secretary has also discussed the importance of these issues with his Israeli counterpart, Avigdor Lieberman.

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