To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families pursuant to the answer of 24 March 2009, Official Report, column 358W, on Israel: anniversaries, if he will place in the Library a copy of the speech he made at the Salute to Israel celebration; who drafted the speech; and if he will make a statement. (268562)

A copy of the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families' speech to the ‘Salute to Israel' celebration is available on the Department's website:

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/speeches/search_detail.cfm?ID=805

The Secretary of State is responsible for the content of his speeches.