Debates between James Cleverly and Charles Walker during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Palestinian School Curriculum: Radicalisation

Debate between James Cleverly and Charles Walker
Tuesday 10th March 2020

(4 years, 8 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Dan Poulter Portrait Dr Dan Poulter (Central Suffolk and North Ipswich) (Con)
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I apologise for not being here at the start of the debate; I too was at a Select Committee hearing. Given that this has been an issue for 19 years, what faith does the Minister genuinely have that the Palestinian Authority will investigate the matter properly?

Charles Walker Portrait Sir Charles Walker (in the Chair)
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Minister, you have a minute and a half left.

James Cleverly Portrait James Cleverly
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Thank you, Sir Charles.

The simple truth is that we have to work with the Palestinian Authority. We have to encourage and support them to do the right thing, but ultimately a sustainable two-state solution will have to be negotiated between the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority. Although there may be concerns about the ability or willingness of the Palestinian Authority to engage in this, they are the organisation through which we have to work in order to have a credible and sustainable two-state solution, so we will be patient. We will be persistent, we will be principled and we will be balanced, but we will keep pushing this agenda.

Charles Walker Portrait Sir Charles Walker (in the Chair)
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Mr Gullis, you have until no later than 4.27 pm to wrap up.