Question follow-through · 81902

Arms Trade: Israel

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to recommence arms sales to Israel.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
14 Oct 2025
Target answer date
20 Oct 2025
Answer
21 Oct 2025 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 14 Oct 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to recommence arms sales to Israel.

  2. 20 Oct 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 21 Oct 2025

    Answer published

    We welcome the news that a deal has been reached on the first stage of President Trump's peace plan for Gaza - it is a moment of profound relief, particularly for the hostages, their families and the civilian population of Gaza.The ceasefire agreement mus...

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