Palestinians: Recognition of States
(asked on 30th June 2020) - View Source
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what arrangements they have made to recognise the state of Palestine.
Answered by
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 13th July 2020
The UK will recognise a Palestinian state at a time when it best serves the objective of peace. Bilateral recognition in itself cannot end the occupation. Without a negotiated settlement the occupation and the problems that come with it will continue.