Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 April 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Friday, 11 April 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Local Government: Israel

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2025 to Question 38374 on Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, what estimate her Department has made of the number of local authorities which now have boycott or divestment policies against Israel.

Answer: The Government has consistently opposed both the BDS Movement and calls to boycott the State of Israel by public authorities including local authorities. It is not government’s business to monitor the number of debates or motions on any matter provided councils are compliant with the law.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 43559
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Local government Overseas investment Israel Sanctions
Legislation: Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 2022-23 to 2023-24
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk