Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Visit Debate
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Martin Vickers
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Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Visit
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Mr Falconer
Our position is clear on international humanitarian law and on the importance of accountability. I will not test your patience, Madam Deputy Speaker, by again going through the points about recognition.
Martin Vickers (Brigg and Immingham) (Con)
In 2014, I was one of 39 Conservatives who voted in this House for recognition of Palestine. Since then, Governments have come and gone, and thousands of lives on both sides have been lost. The Minister said a few minutes ago that he could not go into the full details, but I am sure it would be helpful—if not today, in the very near future—to Members from across the House for him to provide a detailed analysis of what needs to change before recognition can take place.
Mr Falconer
I am confident that I will be back in this House to talk about the details of recognition soon.