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MEDICAL AND FOOD SUPPLIES TO GAZA

Early day motion 2013, tabled 13 October 2009 by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 65 members.

That this House condemns the continued illegal blockade of Palestinian Gaza territory by Israel; notes that the blockade causes immense pain and suffering to Palestinians in Gaza; is further concerned that medical and food supplies are not allowed into Gaza by the Israeli forces; further notes that the Israeli military forcibly boarded an aid ship while in international waters, in violation of numerous international laws; praises the work of the Free Gaza Movement ships Dignity and the Spirit of Humanity, which bring in much needed humanitarian assistance; and asks that the Government use all available diplomatic channels to end the blockade.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 20, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1.