Ayoub Khan MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Syria: Ethnic GroupsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations his Department has made to the government of Syria on the importance of protecting the Alawite community.
Answer: We welcome the Syrian Government's reassurances to the Syrian population and international community that they will protect all civilians in Syria, and their establishment of a fact-finding committee to investigate and prosecute individuals who committed ...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: Ethnic GroupsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations his Department has made to the government of Syria on ensuring the people responsible for attacks on the Alawite community are properly investigated and
Answer: We welcome the Syrian Government's reassurances to the Syrian population and international community that they will protect all civilians in Syria, and their establishment of a fact-finding committee to investigate and prosecute individuals who committed ...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Official VisitsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 44876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made representations to his Israeli counterpart on Israel's denying hon. Members entry into the West Bank.
Answer: As the Foreign Secretary has said, it is unacceptable, counterproductive, and deeply concerning that two British MPs on a parliamentary delegation to Israel have been detained and refused entry by the Israeli authorities. On 15 April, the Foreign Secretar...
Answered 23 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: International LawForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the International Criminal Court’s granting of arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister a
Answer: We respect the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC) which is the primary international institution for investigating and prosecuting the most serious crimes of international concern. As the Foreign Secretary said last week, we urgently w...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of his policy on arms trade with Israel.
Answer: We have continued to review export licences for items to Israel and assess that there are no extant licences for items that might be used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of International Humanitarian Law. This is subject to the specific measur...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: F-35 AircraftForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether UK-made F-35 parts have been used in airstrikes in Gaza since 18 March 2025.
Answer: The UK's robust export licensing criteria states that the Government will not issue export licences if there is a clear risk that the items might be used to commit or facilitate serious violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). In September 2024...
Answered 8 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHossam ShabatForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 40970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to his Israeli counterpart on the killing of Hossam Shabat by Israeli forces; what steps he is taking to help increase the safety of journalis
Answer: The Government is deeply concerned about the safety of civilians, including journalists in Gaza, who are afforded protection under international humanitarian law. As international media are not permitted to work in Gaza, Palestinian journalists have been ...
Answered 27 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed reduction of the international development budget on the UK's soft power.
Answer: The decision to reduce the UK's international development budget was not taken lightly and is a reflection of the extraordinary security challenge the world currently finds itself facing, specifically on Ukraine. Establishing a Soft Power Council reflects...
Answered 4 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDevelopment AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed reduction of the international development budget on the UK's international partnerships with developing
Answer: The Prime Minister has set out a new strategic vision for government spending on defence and security, and official development assistance. Detailed decisions on how the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget will be used will be worked through as p...
Answered 5 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Government's policy towards UK arms trade with Israel in complying with Criterion 2a and Criterion 2c of the Strategic Expo
Answer: The Government is committed to maintaining a robust and transparent export control system. We will not grant an export licence if to do so would be inconsistent with the Criteria, including respect for human rights and International Humanitarian Law. The ...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the steps his Department is taking to help prevent the use of UK-produced arms by Israel in (a) Gaza and (b) the Occupied Pales
Answer: The Government is committed to maintaining a robust and transparent export control system. We will not grant an export licence if to do so would be inconsistent with the Criteria, including respect for human rights and International Humanitarian Law. The ...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Occupied TerritoriesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the ICJ Advisory Opinion on the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in th
Answer: The UK is fully committed to international law and respects the independence of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). We continue to consider the Court's Advisory Opinion carefully, with the seriousness and rigour it deserves. We are of the clear vie...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if his Department will establish a mechanism to monitor the impact of USAID cuts on programmes to (a) conflict-affected countries and (b) multilateral organisations; and whet
Answer: We are currently working to assess the implications of the US funding pause across development sectors, geographic regions and multilateral organisations. We are gathering information and working with other donor partners to share analysis of the pause be...
Answered 26 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordIsraeli Settlements: Occupied TerritoriesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made representations to his US counterpart on the revocation of sanctions against Israeli settlers in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; and what assessment
Answer: As the Prime Minister said in the House on 22nd January, we are deeply concerned by what is happening in the West Bank. The Government continues to engage with the US at all levels on all our priorities, including security and stability in the Middle East...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Medical TreatmentsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many medical evacuations from Gaza to the UK have been (a) requested by the UK and (b) successfully conducted since 7 October 2023.
Answer: Officials from all relevant Whitehall departments are exploring avenues to ensure our support best meets the needs of the critically ill in Gaza, and we continue to support the provision of healthcare in Gaza and the region. The Government is keeping our ...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: DeathForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an estimate of the lives lost in Gaza since 7 October 2023.
Answer: Since October 2023, over 47,000 have been killed in Gaza and more than 90% of the population has been displaced, many people repeatedly so. Like many of our partners, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office uses United Nations Office for the Coor...
Answered 17 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: International Criminal CourtForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made representations to his US counterpart on British citizens and their families impacted by that country's sanctions on the International Criminal Court.
Answer: Successive UK and US administrations have taken a different view on the ICC - for example, the UK are signatories to the Rome Statute, the US are not. We support the independence of the ICC. Imposing sanctions against ICC officials impedes the Court's abi...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGenocide: Export LicencesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to his correspondence of 8 January 2024 to the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, if he will list the steps his Department takes to monitor the risk of ge
Answer: Criterion 1 of the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria states that the Government will not grant a licence if to do so would be inconsistent with the UK's international obligations and commitments. This includes the duty to prevent genocide under Article ...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of making Israel a Human Rights Priority country.
Answer: The UK is committed to promoting and protecting human rights and rule of law around the world. On 10 December 2024, the Foreign Secretary and Lord Collins, Minister for Human Rights, set out their five priorities on human rights and democratic governance....
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordWest Bank: HomicideForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made representations to his Israeli counterpart on (a) the killing of Sondos Jamal Muhammed Shalabi and (b) other actions in Nur Shams refugee camp.
Answer: We cannot comment on individual cases, but we remain concerned by the situation in the West Bank and reiterate that Israel must ensure that civilians are protected. The Foreign Secretary has raised the situation in the West Bank and issues of internationa...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: HomicideForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 30525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made representations to his Israeli counterpart on the killing of (a) Saher al-Qaran and (b) other Palestinians in Gaza since the ceasefire came into effect.
Answer: We cannot comment on individual cases, but we remain concerned by the situation in the West Bank and reiterate that Israel must ensure that civilians are protected. The Foreign Secretary has raised the situation in the West Bank and issues of internationa...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestinians: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to his oral statement of 16 January 2025 on the Middle East, Official report columns 511-513, what steps his Department is taking to help protect human rights
Answer: Human Rights are a crucial element underpinning the UK's foreign policy, and civil society organisations play an important role in upholding human rights. Through our aid programmes, we support human rights organisations in Israel and the Occupied Palesti...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: HamasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement on the (a) presence and (b) activities of the Israeli Defense Forces in (i) Gaza,
Answer: The announcement of a ceasefire agreement is a moment of hope after over a year of agony. We have always been clear that an immediate ceasefire is just the first step towards a lasting solution to this crisis. As the Foreign Secretary said to the House ...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, if his Department will take steps to help ensure that a substantial increase in humanitarian aid flows int
Answer: We have always been clear that a ceasefire is just the first step towards a lasting solution to this crisis. We must build confidence on all sides that helps sustain a ceasefire and move it into a lasting peace. Crucially, we need to see an immediate surg...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: HamasForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24397More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, what steps his Department is taking to help (a) secure a permanent ceasefire agreement and (b) implement t
Answer: We have always been clear that an immediate ceasefire is just the first step towards a lasting solution to this crisis. As the Foreign Secretary said to the House on 16 January, in the first six-week phase we expect both parties to stop fighting, and Isr...
Answered 27 Jan 2025
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