Question follow-through · 507

Hussam Abu Safiya

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with (a) the Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister and (b) Israel’s ambassador to the UK on (i) the welfare of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and (ii) acc

answeredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
13 May 2026
Target answer date
18 May 2026
Answer
18 May 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 13 May 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with (a) the Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister and (b) Israel’s ambassador to the UK on (i) the welfare of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and (ii) acc

  2. 18 May 2026

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  3. 18 May 2026

    Answer published

    I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 August 2025 in response to Question 68153.

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