Mr. ?amonn Meehan:

A huge amount of research has been carried out, and continues to be, by a variety of organisations - Israeli, Palestinian and international organisations and research institutes. There are extensive lists of the companies that operate and trade in the Israeli settlements that go far beyond the companies listed on the UN database, on which I think there is around 90 at the moment. That information is readily available. It is very easy, even from those companies' annual reports, to see where they operate, what kind of business they run and where the profits are made.

The international atmosphere has changed significantly. I saw yesterday even the President of France said it was time for the UN Security Council to live up to its responsibilities and help the people of Gaza. The US has introduced sanctions against named settlers, which is a start. It is small but at least it is something. The Minister has concerns but often Ministers have concerns about draft legislation and ways forwards are ultimately found. I hope sincerely that is what happens in this case.