Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they and the European Union intend to have with the government of Israel, the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organisation to prepare for the Palestinian elections; and whether the position of imprisoned members of the Palestinian Legislative Council will be discussed.

The UK and EU will continue to engage with the Government of Israel, the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian Liberation Organisation to discuss the prospects of the elections, including participation.