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Written question asked by Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 26 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Monday, 15 April 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Israel: Arms Trade

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of suspending the Government’s (a) trade agreements and (b) arms licenses with Israel.

Answer

The UK's strategic partnership with Israel includes trade. As the Secretary of State for Business and Trade told the House on 7 March, Israel remains a part of the FTA programme, negotiations continue, and she has recently discussed with the Israeli Minister of Economy our existing trading relationship as well as how Israel is managing the challenges of working on an FTA while fighting a war.

All export license applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis against the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20655
Session
2023-24
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Arms trade Israel
Link
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