PREVENTION OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE ON THE WEST BANK AND GAZA

Early day motion 1272, tabled 9 May 2002 by Lynne Jones (Labour). Signed by 49 members.

That this House notes that the Israeli Government has imposed restrictions on the West Bank and Gaza since 1997; further notes that all Palestinian cities are occupied and remain under curfew and that this is preventing people's access to basic needs such as food and water and children's access to schools; further notes the statement by UNICEF that the denial of safe access for humanitarian organisations continues to be the main obstacle to providing assistance to the Palestinian communities; and supports UNICEF's call on Israeli authorities to end the curfews and guarantee that women and children receive safe access to their basic needs.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour/Co-operative 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1.