Palestine Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office
Monday 5th December 2011

(12 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Wallace of Saltaire Portrait Lord Wallace of Saltaire
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My Lords, there is not yet a proposition before the General Assembly. When that emerges, we will take our decision in the light of our commitment to make sure that everything that is done promotes negotiation between the two parties.

Lord Teverson Portrait Lord Teverson
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Can the Minister please explain to me how there can be a two-state solution where there are not two states?

Lord Wallace of Saltaire Portrait Lord Wallace of Saltaire
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My Lords, the two-state solution is intended to be the end point of a successful negotiation.