Lara Bird MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Israeli Settlements: British Nationals AbroadForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the UK Government will take legal action against British citizens living in Occupied Palestine in illegal settlements who commit acts of terrorism and settler violenc
Answer: The UK has consistently condemned violence by extremist settlers in the West Bank and remains clear that those responsible should be held accountable. It is important that British nationals are aware of the UK's position on settlements and the rules that ...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Export ControlsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to his statement on 8 September 2026 on Israel-Palestine, which licences will be refused where they materially contribute to the occupation.
Answer: The Government has concluded that Israel's ongoing occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful.We have already suspended or rejected over 80 licences. Those suspensions remain in place. Additionally, we will now refuse all applications for exports tha...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIsraeli Settlements: SanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to his statement to the House on 8 September on Israel-Palestine, whether a monitoring body will be established to assess compliance with the sanctions.
Answer: The enforcement and effectiveness of sanctions is a priority for the Government, and we conducted a major cross government review on this in 2025. Government departments and specialised agencies are mandated to lead on the enforcement and implementation o...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGaza: IsraelForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to release the Government's review and response to the ICJ's Provisional Measures of January, March and May 2024 regarding Gaza.
Answer: The Government has been clear that Israel has an obligation to implement the Provisional Measures indicated by the Court. The Foreign Secretary was clear in our support for the ICJ and its processes in his 8 September statement.
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: DeportationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his Department's policy is on returning to Pakistan any person convicted in absentia by (a) an anti-terrorism court and (b) court martial.
Answer: The return of an individual to another country is considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with UK law and the United Kingdom's international obligations.
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Export ControlsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his planned timetable is for the prohibition of illegal settlement trade with Israel.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Foreign Secretary on 8 September in relation to Israel and Palestine.
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether an assessment under the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance Human Rights Guidance was completed in respect of (a) the £8 million migration cooperation package an
Answer: The UK applies the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance (OSJA) Human Rights Guidance to security and justice assistance overseas. Relevant UK assistance in Pakistan is delivered in accordance with the Government's established OSJA processes. OSJA asse...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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