Asked by: Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of proposals of the new government to Israel for the reconstruction of Gaza while isolating Hamas.
Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
We welcome Foreign Minister Lapid's speech on 12 September, proposing positive policy suggestions to support economic development in Gaza and greater security for Israel. A long-term solution for Gaza is needed to prevent further conflict and make progress towards a two-state solution. The UK will continue to urge the parties to prioritise progress towards reaching a durable solution for Gaza and to take the necessary practical steps to ensure Gaza's reconstruction and economic recovery.
Asked by: Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will list those persons appointed as chairs of non-departmental public bodies by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is responsible for the appointment of chairs to the following public bodies regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments:
Great Britain China Centre: Martin Davidson
Marshall Aid Commemorative Commission: John Hughes
Westminster Foundation for Democracy: Henry Bellingham (political nominee)
Imperial War Museum: Sir Francis Richards
Appointments to the chairs of the following non-regulated bodies also fall under FCO’s remit:
British Council : Sir Vernon Ellis
Wilton Park: Iain Ferguson