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Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 1 September 2025

Debate

Palestinian Territories: Development Support

Contribution

I might suggest that the noble and gallant Lord defines “near term”. Clearly, there is a great deal of work to do, but that should not put us off. If it is our position, which it is, that we want to see a two-state solution and that the Palestinian Authority is the only viable leadership for the state of Palestine, it is our duty and responsibility to work with those people in as constructive, open and positive a way as we can. I am very pleased with the support that we have been able to provide and I am glad that Michael Barber has done what he has done. My only regret is that it may well be some considerable time before we see the fruits of our work in the establishment of a sustained peace and the two-state solution that so many of us wish to see.

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