Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Seema Malhotra and Hugh Robertson

Tuesday 4th March 2014 Commons Chamber

[Seema Malhotra (Feltham and Heston) (Lab/Co-op)]

T6. Following the Israeli Prime Minister’s visit to Washington this week, will Ministers give their assessment of the progress of the Kerry talks between Israel and Palestine towards achieving a two-state solution and, especially, regarding illegal settlements?

[The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Hugh Robertson)]

There remains, I hope, healthy optimism that something positive will come out of the Kerry process. I think Members on both sides of the House will commend the energy that the United States Secretary of State has brought to the issue. He hopes to agree outline terms by the end of March, and at that stage we will be in a much better position to see how we might take the process forward.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Seema Malhotra and Hugh Robertson

Thursday 9th February 2012 Commons Chamber

[Hugh Robertson]

Sport in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is clearly a matter for the devolved Governments, but discussions are ongoing with those Administrations and we very much hope that all three countries will compete in the UK school games.

[Seema Malhotra (Feltham and Heston) (Lab/Co-op)]

13. What support his Department is providing for the creative industries.