Written question asked by Ayoub Khan (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Friday, 25 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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Israel: Occupied Territories

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to update Government guidance to UK businesses operating in or trading with Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, following the announcement on 8 September 2026 that the Government considers Israel's occupation to be unlawful.

Answer

We routinely update our guidance to British businesses on the Overseas Business Risk website. Detailed guidance will be published alongside any future legislation to clarify the implications for UK businesses.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

28603

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Business Occupied territories Israel

Link

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