Written question asked by Lord Godson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Friday, 19 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Hamas: Foreign Nationals
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Prime Minister's statement on 21 September that he had "directed work to sanction other Hamas figures in the coming weeks", what plans they have to review (1) the continued presence in the United Kingdom of members of Hamas and (2) the continued citizenship of Hamas members who hold British passports but are resident overseas.
- Answer
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The Home Department, rather than the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, is responsible for all matters concerning the UK residence and nationality status of alleged members of proscribed organisations.
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- Written question
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- HL11657
- Session
- 2024-26
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Written Questions
Monday, 5 January 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
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- Foreign nationals Palestine Hamas
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