Israel: Palestinian Hunger Strikers

Lord Palmer of Childs Hill Excerpts

Tuesday 15th May 2012 Lords Chamber

[Lord Howell of Guildford]

I do not know enough about precise cause and effect but I certainly agree with the noble Lord that the settlements issue is a really sore point—a really poisonous one, if you like. We regard the extension of the settlements as illegal and settlement activities that press into Palestine as unhelpful and illegal. I agree with the noble Lord that if that were to stop, it would certainly open some of the doors to a negotiation.

[Lord Palmer of Childs Hill]

My Lords, the history of the Middle East—

[The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Strathclyde)]

My Lords, we have gone beyond 30 minutes.