Public Bodies: Israel Boycotts
Debate between Baroness Stowell of Beeston and Baroness Eaton
Thursday 25th February 2016
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The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Stowell of Beeston) (Con)
My Lords, I think that the House wishes to hear from my noble friend Lady Eaton.
Baroness Eaton
Thank you. Three-quarters of Palestinian exports are destined for Israel and Israeli goods account for two-thirds of the West Bank’s imports. Does the Minister agree that a boycott of West Bank goods would be detrimental to the Palestinian economy?