Palestinian Education System

Lord Austin of Dudley Excerpts
Wednesday 4th July 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Joan Ryan Portrait Joan Ryan
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I do not believe it is compatible with seeking co-existence; to warp the minds of young children is a serious form of child abuse.

Lord Austin of Dudley Portrait Ian Austin (Dudley North) (Lab)
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Will the right hon. Lady give way?

Joan Ryan Portrait Joan Ryan
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For the last time, I think, yes I will.

Lord Austin of Dudley Portrait Ian Austin
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We find extremists and people who foster hatred in all communities on all sides of all conflicts. What worries me about this is that some of the material is in books that are officially sanctioned by the Palestinian Authority. Is the answer not to use more of Britain’s aid budget to promote projects that bring young people together, such as the Middle East Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow project that I have visited in Jerusalem, where young Israelis and young Palestinians work together, co-operate and discuss the issues? Is that not a building block for the peace process that we all want to see?

Joan Ryan Portrait Joan Ryan
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My hon. Friend is right. There is no question that co-existence projects work. They are crucial in building that constituency for peace and in demonstrating that Palestinians and Israelis can live alongside each other.