Israel and Palestine

House of Lords written question – answered at on 27 October 2011.

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Photo of Baroness Tonge Baroness Tonge Liberal Democrat

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the Government of Israel concerning the discharge of sewage from settlements across the West Bank onto Palestinian villages and land, in recent months and currently.

Photo of Lord Wallace of Saltaire Lord Wallace of Saltaire Lords Spokesperson (Cabinet Office), Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

We raise the issue of settlements, which we view as illegal under international law, with Israel on a regular basis. We have not lobbied specifically on the issue of sewage from settlements, but are concerned about its impact on Palestinian communities.

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