Minutes:
Councillor A Watson
Will the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Equality and Inclusion, which includes Humanitarian support write to the Government to voice concern and call for an immediate end to hostilities through a call for a ceasefire, which is affecting civilians on both sides resulting in the loss of innocent lives.
Councillor A Shield, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Equality and Inclusion thanked Councillor Watson for his question and provided the following response.
I endorse the request that I would write to Central Government supporting our communities concern calling for a cessation to hostilities thus allowing further extensive humanitarian support into Gaza with immediate effect.
I will continue to engage and work collaboratively with other local authorities to highlight the concern of residents and communities to try and alleviate the conflict situation in this part of our troubled world.