Written question asked by Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 March 2025 (named day). It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 April 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Trade: Occupied Territories and Western Sahara

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March to Question 38512 on Trade: Occupied Territories and Western Sahara, whether his Department has issued guidance on the nature of the risks related to economic and financial activities in (a) Western Sahara and (b) Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Answer: The UK government provides guidance to British businesses on potential business risks which may affect economic and financial activity in Western Sahara and Occupied Palestinian Territory on the Overseas Business Risk webpage on gov.uk. This guidance is routinely updated.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 41654
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Trade: Occupied Territories and Western Sahara
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Subjects: Investment Occupied territories Western Sahara Trade
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