Israel and Palestine: Humanitarian Aid

Debate between Baroness Northover and Lord Dykes

Thursday 24th July 2014 Lords Chamber

[Lord Dykes]

Will my noble friend explain to the House why the UK Government and other European countries abstained on the war crimes resolution, which was passed by a majority in the United Nations and will have to be followed up, including, of course, as regards any war crimes by Hamas?

[Baroness Northover]

My noble friend is quite right—we abstained on this with the other EU countries. We are seeking to stop the bloodshed now. However, we urge that all sides act proportionately and take every step to minimise civilian casualties.

European Council

Debate between Baroness Northover and Lord Dykes

Monday 20th December 2010 Lords Chamber

[Lord Dykes]

My Lords—

[Baroness Northover]

I suggest that we hear from the noble Lord, Lord Trimble, and then the noble Lord, Lord Dykes.