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Points of Order
Tuesday 20th November 2012

(12 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Hague of Richmond Portrait Mr Hague
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My hon. Friend has introduced a different subject, and one on which he has often given his views to the House. He knows from my earlier answers that we have counselled Israel against a military attack on Iran in circumstances in which we are pursuing a twin-track policy of intensified sanctions and negotiations with Iran, and that remains the position.

Simon Danczuk Portrait Simon Danczuk (Rochdale) (Lab)
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Does the Foreign Secretary agree that unless the blockade of Gaza is ended, there will be little chance of a permanent end to the violence?

Lord Hague of Richmond Portrait Mr Hague
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More open access into and out of Gaza is an important part of the solution there. That includes access for more normal items of trade as well as people. I made that point briefly in my statement, but I am happy to reiterate it.

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