Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in European countries on a co-ordinated approach to the recognition of the state of Palestine after the transition period.

We are clear that we want to see the creation of a sovereign, independent and viable Palestinian state - living in peace and security, side by side with Israel. We have a regular dialogue with international partners on this issue. The UK will recognise a Palestinian state at a time when it best serves the objective of peace.