Andy Slaughter – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Department for International Development

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Andy Slaughter on 2014-06-12.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will take steps to ensure that the funding of infrastructure projects in the Jordan Valley is not dependent on approval from the Israeli government.

Justine Greening

We continue to believe the best approach to development in Area C is to engage constructively with Israel to help Palestinian communities to plan and build for their future without fear of demolition. We consistently emphasise the need for unfettered humanitarian provision, including necessary infrastructure.