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Israel

Volume 403: debated on Monday 10 March 2003

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To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what representations she has received from NGOs regarding access to water supply in Jayyous. [101200]

I have not received any representations from NGOs regarding access to water supply in Jayyous.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what representations she has made to (a) the Israeli authorities and (b) the United Nations regarding (i) the potential separation of Jayyous from its water supply and (ii) alternative water supply options. [101204]

The route of the security fence and its effects on the Palestinian people are unacceptable. The route taken will have a severe impact on Palestinian water rights and access to water resources in Jayyous and other towns and villages near the Green Line. We have made representations at the highest level, both bilaterally and through the EU, to the Government of Israel.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assistance her Department has given to charitable work and projects in the Occupied Territories that have been, or may be, demolished by the Israeli authorities to make way for the concrete separation wall. [101205]

The security fence has already severely disrupted the lives of many Palestinians, separating them from their land, water and communities. British funded development projects have not so far been affected, but we will continue to monitor closely this aspect, and the situation more generally.