PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
West Bank: Demolition (11 January 2017)

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his Department's policy is on EU member states seeking compensation from the Israeli government as a result of that country's demolition of EU-funded structures in Area C of the West Bank.

Asked by:
Dr Rupa Huq (Labour)

The EU has not to date asked for compensation for EU funded infrastructure. No decision has been made yet as to whether to claim compensation in the future. The UK is focused on preventing these demolitions from happening in the first place, and supporting those affected. We are working with other EU member states to make clear to Israel the need to provide a reasonable means for Palestinians to gain planning permission in Israeli controlled areas of the West Bank (Area C) and the need to halt all demolitions until a more effective process is in-place.

Answered by:
Mr Tobias Ellwood (Conservative)
19 January 2017