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Richard Graham
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(1 year, 6 months ago)
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David Rutley
The Government have looked at this issue. There are no plans to move the British embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv. We will continue to work to ensure that we are in the best position possible to continue promoting peace and stability in the region and supporting a two-state solution.
Richard Graham (Gloucester) (Con)
I welcome the Minister’s update. Will he reaffirm that that is the long- standing position of our country; that it is the right position internationally; that the work done by our consulate-general in Jerusalem is extremely valued and complements what is happening in our embassy in Tel Aviv; and that that will continue to be the case?
David Rutley
My hon. Friend has real expertise on the issue. Yes, I completely agree with him.