Israel and Palestine Debate

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Department: Leader of the House
Tuesday 5th November 2013

(11 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Grocott Portrait Lord Grocott
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I have started. There is plenty of time.

Lord Hill of Oareford Portrait The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Hill of Oareford) (Con)
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There is plenty of time. If we can go to the Cross Benches then we will come to the noble Lord, Lord Grocott.

Lord Stoddart of Swindon Portrait Lord Stoddart of Swindon
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Does the noble Lord agree that one of the greatest provocations between Israel and the Palestinians is the building on occupied land by the Israelis in direct contravention of the United Nations resolutions banning such building?