Chris Hinchliff MP: written questions

4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025

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Written questions

Israel: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 May 2025AnsweredUIN 904095More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his policy on arms trade with Israel.
Answer: In September 2024, we took decisive action, suspending licences for the Israeli Defence Forces that might be used to commit or facilitate serious violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza. We have maintained the suspension and assess there are ...
Answered 13 May 2025
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Israel: Diplomatic ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26378More
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 renewed operations by Israel around the refugee camp in Jenin; and what diplomatic representatio
Answer: Stability in the West Bank is crucial to ensure that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza can last. All sides should work to ensure a lowering of tension in the West Bank at this time. The Israeli authorities must exercise restraint. We are urging both sides to ...
Answered 4 Feb 2025
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Gaza: IsraelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in Israel on hostages in Gaza.
Answer: Securing an immediate ceasefire and the safe release of all hostages, including Emily Damari and three other hostages with strong UK links, remains the UK's top priority. We have continuously supported hostage talks, and continue to work alongside our all...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
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Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or BeliefForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to appoint a Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion and Belief.
Answer: This Government will champion freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all. No one should live in fear because of what they do, or do not believe in. Envoy roles are under Ministerial consideration and will be decided upon in due course. In the meantime, ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
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Israel: Arms TradeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 4304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to encourage (a) the USA and (b) Europe to review the risk of their arms exports to Israel being used to commit serious violations of international
Answer: The UK has some of the most robust export licencing criteria in the world, which states that the Government will not issue export licences if there is a clear risk that the items might be used in violations of International Humanitarian Law. We have deeme...
Answered 13 Sept 2024
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EU Countries: TravelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to negotiate improved mobility rights for UK citizens travelling to EU countries.
Answer: We want to strengthen ties with the UK's immediate neighbours and allies and explore areas where we can boost our prosperity and security through mutually beneficial agreements.We will continue to support opportunities to build our people-to-people links ...
Answered 31 Jul 2024
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Department or topic	Published records
Cabinet Office	3
Department for Business and Trade	6
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	2
Department for Education	9
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	6
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	5
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	3
Department for Transport	5
Department for Work and Pensions	11
Department of Health and Social Care	14
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	6
Home Office	2
Ministry of Defence	1
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	8
Ministry of Justice	3
Treasury	8

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