House of Lords written question – answered at on 25 November 2010.
Lord Hylton
Crossbench
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will discuss with the Government of Israel the need to increase the number of patients from Gaza who are permitted to go to the West Bank and Israel for urgent major medical treatments.
Lord Howell of Guildford
Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (International Energy Policy)
We, along with our international allies, believe that it is not only imperative for goods and exports to leave Gaza, but that it should also be possible for people, particularly those needing medical treatment, and others to move freely in and out of Gaza.
The UK raises a number of human rights issues, on a regular basis, with the Israeli authorities at ministerial and official level. We will continue to follow up on these issues.
Yes3 people think so
No2 people think not
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