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1104682

registered interest
date	25/03/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Imports: Israeli Settlements
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what trade agreements apply to goods coming from Israeli settlements (1) now, and (2) after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL14807
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2019 answer text <p>The EU-Israel Trade Agreements and the transitioned UK-Israel Trade Agreement apply to the State of Israel. The UK has been clear that it does not recognise the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), including the settlements, as part of the State of Israel and that the OPTs are not covered by the UK-Israel Agreement.</p><p> </p><p>The EU-Palestinian Authority Interim Agreement and the transitioned UK-Palestinian Authority Interim Agreement apply to the territory of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.</p><p> </p><p>Products produced in the Israeli settlements, located within the territories brought under Israeli administration since June 1967, are not entitled to benefit from preferential tariff treatment under either agreement.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 02/04/2019 12:32:28 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1041234

registered interest
date	14/01/2019
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Arms Trade: Israel
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they had made of the use of military goods sold to Israel by the UK; and whether they have sought any assurances that such goods are used for defence purposes only.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL12816
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>Military items sold to other countries by the UK require export licences. Export licence applications are rigorously assessed on a case-by-case basis against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria, taking account of all prevailing circumstances at the time of the application. Signed end user undertakings from the intended recipient, about the intended end use, form part of our consideration but we do not rely solely on these when making our assessment.</p><p> </p><p>Following events in 2018 on the Israel/Gaza border the Government reviewed all extant military export licences for Israel. We have no information to indicate that UK-supplied equipment has been used in a way that is inconsistent with the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria. The Government continues to monitor the situation in Israel and Gaza very closely.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 28/01/2019 14:30:06 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1014685

registered interest
date	26/11/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	JCB: Israel
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the supply, and use, of JCB bulldozers in Israel; and what discussions they have had with JCB about such supply and use.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL11816
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2018 answer text <p>Where JCB equipment is subject to export controls the exporter must have a licence authorising shipment. All export licence applications are assessed rigorously against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria. The Consolidated Criteria provide a thorough risk assessment framework and require us to consider the impact of providing equipment and its capabilities. The Government will not grant a licence if to do so would be inconsistent with these criteria, including respect for human rights and international humanitarian law.</p><p>The British Government is fully committed to the promotion of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The UK government has had discussions with JCB on a range of subjects and continues to encourage and foster respect for human rights among UK businesses.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 10/12/2018 17:27:51 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

988506

registered interest
date	15/10/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Exports: Israel
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that United Kingdom companies are not selling equipment to Israel to be used for the demolition of Palestinian villages in the West Bank.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL10702
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2018 answer text <p>Where equipment is subject to export controls the exporters must have a licence authorising shipment. All export licence applications are assessed rigorously against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria. The Consolidated Criteria provide a thorough risk assessment framework and require us to consider the impact of providing equipment and its capabilities. The Government will not grant a licence if to do so would be inconsistent with these criteria, including respect for human rights and international humanitarian law.</p><p>We continue to raise concerns with the Israeli authorities about demolitions and evictions of Palestinians from their homes. The British Government is fully committed to the promotion of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Where a company decides to trade is ultimately a decision for each company to reach, taking account of the legal and regulatory environment, as well as international human rights law. The British Government will continue to encourage and foster respect for human rights among UK businesses.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 30/10/2018 16:12:55 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

926499

registered interest
date	18/06/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Israeli Settlements
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what penalties, if any, are imposed on British businesses who trade with companies based in, or operating from, settlements in the West Bank of Palestine.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL8747
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2018 answer text <p>The UK sets out guidance for British businesses who want to trade with the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) in our Overseas Business Risk guidance, available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/overseas-business-risk-palestinian-territories/overseas-business-risk-the-occupied-palestinian-territories.</p><p> </p><p>While there are no specific restrictions on trade between the UK and the OPTs, we advise British businesses to consider the British Government's view on the illegality of settlements under international law when considering their investments and activities in the region. The UK is strongly opposed to the Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions Movement against Israel. Ultimately is the decision of each individual or company whether to operate in settlements in the OPTs.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 02/07/2018 12:43:26 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

921838

registered interest
date	11/06/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Israel
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to impose the same trade conditions on Israel as they now impose under the EU–Israel Trade Association Agreement after Brexit.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL8530
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>As we leave the European Union, we are seeking to replicate our existing EU free trade agreements and other EU preferential arrangements, so as to ensure continuity in our trade and investment relationships with third countries. This includes the EU-Israel Association Agreement.</p><p><br>The Prime Minister met the Israeli Prime Minister in February 2017 and agreed to establish a joint trade working group. In March 2017, my Noble Friend the Rt Hon The Lord Price CVO, the then Minister of State for Trade Policy, visited Israel to chair the first meeting of the working group, which is continuing to make positive progress towards ensuring a smooth transition.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 25/06/2018 10:39:57 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

908928

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Arms Trade: Israel
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what categories of arms were sold to Israel in the last two years for which data are available; and whether they included sniper rifles or the component parts of sniper rifles.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL8090
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2018 answer text <p>Sales data by region for military exports are published annually on GOV.UK. at:<br>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-defence-and-security-export-figures-2016/uk-defence-and-security-export-statistics-for-2016.</p><p><br>The Government also publishes Official Statistics about export licences issued and refused (on a quarterly and annual basis) of licences granted and refused for military exports on GOV.UK. These reports contain detailed information on export licences issued, refused or revoked, by destination, including the overall value, type (e.g. Military, Other) and a summary of the items covered by these licences. These can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/strategic-export-controls-licensing-data.</p><p><br>The data, which includes export values for some licence types, currently provides details of licences up to 31 December 2017. Information about the period 1 January to 31 March 2018 will be published on 17 July 2018.</p><p><br>The Official Statistics show that over the last two years one licence was issued for four “sniper rifles” and “components for sniper rifles” for an Israeli defence manufacturer to test ammunition.</p><p><br>All export licences are issued in strict accordance with the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 05/06/2018 16:59:46 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

837320

registered interest
date	05/02/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to seek to include a clause promoting the principles of human rights and democracy in any post-Brexit trade deals.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL5396
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2018 answer text <p>The UK has a strong history of protecting human rights.</p><p> </p><p>The UK was the first country to produce a National Action Plan for the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is also a voting member of the UN Human Rights Council. The UK was a founding member of the UN Human Rights Council and has served as a member of the Council for the majority of its 12-year lifespan.</p><p> </p><p>UK has long supported the promotion of these values globally and this will continue as we leave the EU. We are committed to upholding the UK’s high standards. We are exploring all options in the design of future trade agreements.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 20/02/2018 13:21:16 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

780358

registered interest
date	30/10/2017
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Israel
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of increased trade opportunities with Israel following the UK’s exit from the EU.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL2722
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2017 answer text <p>As we prepare to leave the EU, we will seek to transition all existing EU trade agreements and other EU preferential arrangements. This will ensure that the UK maintains the greatest amount of certainty, continuity and stability in our trade and investment relationships for our businesses, citizens and trading partners.</p><p>In March 2017, the UK-Israel Trade Working Group was launched, aiming to strengthen the trade and investment relationship between the two countries and ensure a smooth transition, as we leave the EU.</p> answering member printed Baroness Fairhead question first answered 13/11/2017 17:05:42 answering member 4690 label Biography information for Baroness Fairhead
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

685375

registered interest
date	06/02/2017
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Overseas Trade: Israeli Settlements
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 14 November 2016 (HL2849) concerning illegal settlement construction by Israelis, what measures they are putting in place to ensure that further trade between the UK and illegal settlements is prohibited.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL5279
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>The UK and Israel have a strong and important trading relationship and we are firmly opposed to boycotts or sanctions. We do not recognise the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including the settlements, as part of Israel and they are not covered by the current EU-Israel Association Agreement which governs our trade with Israel.</p><p>It is up to individual businesses whether they undertake business dealings with companies operating in illegal settlements. The Government neither supports nor encourages such dealings. The FCO advises businesses on the risks of so doing.</p> answering member printed Lord Price question first answered 20/02/2017 14:11:05 answering member 4570 label Biography information for Lord Price
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge