Question follow-through · 40332

Gaza: Humanitarian Aid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he plans to take to help ensure that humanitarian support for Gaza cannot be used to further Hamas’ objectives.

answeredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
21 Mar 2025
Target answer date
25 Mar 2025
Answer
22 Apr 2025 · 32 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 21 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he plans to take to help ensure that humanitarian support for Gaza cannot be used to further Hamas’ objectives.

  2. 25 Mar 2025

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  3. 22 Apr 2025

    Answer published

    I will refer the honourable member to our response to PQ 40467. We are aware of allegations that Hamas uses humanitarian aid for its own gain. We have encouraged Israel to share evidence with the UN/ International Non-Governmental Organizations. We have n...

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