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1124059

	registered interest
	date	30/04/2019
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Palestinians: Religious Freedom
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about Palestinian Christians in Gaza being denied permits to travel to worship in Bethlehem or Jerusalem; and what action they will take to preserve religious freedom in the Palestinian Occupied Territory.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL15441
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK remains committed to freedom of movement for those wishing to pursue religious ceremonies and purposes. We understand that in April Israel provided some permits for Christians to visit holy sites both in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and outside of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. However Israel continues to implement severe restrictions on movement access for Palestinians in Gaza. We regularly raise our concerns about Gaza with the Israeli authorities, urging them to ease movement and access restrictions and work together with the Palestinian Authority and Egypt to see long-term improvements to the situation in Gaza. We encourage Israel to continue to promptly issue permits regularly to both Christians and Muslims in Gaza, and uphold freedom of religion and belief for all.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 13/05/2019 14:47:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1124060

	registered interest
	date	30/04/2019
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Jerusalem: Palestinians
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that Israel's Supreme Court is allowing the demolition of 60 buildings housing 500 Palestinian families in Silwan, East Jerusalem.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL15442
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>On 26 April the EU issued a statement, on behalf of the UK and other EU Member States, requesting that Israel reconsider the pending demolition orders in Silwan. We continue to be gravely concerned by the impact of demolitions and evictions on ordinary Palestinians and the impact this has on the viability of a future Palestinian state. Demolitions and evictions of Palestinians from their homes cause unnecessary suffering to ordinary Palestinians; call into question Israel's commitment to a viable two-state solution; and, in all but the most exceptional of cases, are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. We fund a number of projects to monitor and report on settlement expansion in East Jerusalem and the West Bank and to protect vulnerable Palestinian communities from the effects of settlement expansion.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 13/05/2019 15:00:00 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1124061

	registered interest
	date	30/04/2019
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Israel: Elections
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that political operatives working for the Likud-National Liberal Movement have claimed to have decreased voter turnout among Arab-Israelis by illegally hiding 1,300 cameras inside Arab polling stations during the recent elections in Israel.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL15443
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>We have not made any assessment on this issue as this is a matter for the Israeli authorities. We have discussed with our international partners, including Israel, the importance of free, fair and pluralistic elections in upholding the principle and practice of democracy.</p><p>​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 13/05/2019 15:00:22 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1124062

	registered interest
	date	30/04/2019
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Israel about reports that Israeli forces use live fire in situations where there is no risk to those forces.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL15444
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK is very concerned at the high numbers of Palestinians killed by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the West Bank and Gaza. We have raised the issue with the Israeli authorities, encouraging them to carry out transparent investigations whether use of live fire had been appropriate.</p><p>We repeatedly make clear to the Israeli authorities our longstanding concerns about the manner in which the IDF police non-violent protests and the border areas, including use of live ammunition. We will continue to do so.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 13/05/2019 15:01:55 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1123779

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2019
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Gaza: Demonstrations
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 16 April (HL15124), what steps they are taking to ensure that accountability for all violations of international humanitarian and human rights law is pursued impartially, fairly, and in a balanced manner.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL15417
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2019 answer text <p>We have called on all parties to abide by international humanitarian law and to promote peace, stability and security. We continue to discuss with our partners in the UN how best to pursue accountability in an impartial, fair and balanced manner.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/05/2019 15:23:55 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1123780

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2019
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 16 April (HL15129), what steps they intend to take to encourage the government of Israel to ensure that any actions it takes are proportionate and adhere to international humanitarian law.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL15418
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2019 answer text <p>We continue to urge the Israeli authorities to ensure that their actions are proportionate and in line with international humanitarian law. We reiterated the importance of this in the UK statement at the UN Security Council on 29 April.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/05/2019 15:23:08 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1123781

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2019
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 16 April (HL15172), what positive steps the government of Israel has taken in relation to the treatment of Palestinian children in Israeli military detention since the last review in 2012.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL15419
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2019 answer text <p>We welcomed progress Israel had made on this issue, including: a reduction in the number of detainees aged between 12 and 14 years old; the increase in the age of maturity from 16 to 18 years old; the establishment of separate juvenile courts; and the enactment of a special statute of limitations for minors. Initial detention periods have also been shortened. However we continue to have strong concerns about continued reports of ill-treatment of Palestinian minors in Israeli military detention and remain committed to working with Israel to secure improvements to its practices.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/05/2019 15:22:48 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1123782

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2019
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Gaza: Israel
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations are they making to the government of Israel about that government restricting books being brought into Gaza.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL15420
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2019 answer text <p>We have not raised this specific issue with the Israeli authorities. The right to education and the supply of books for this purpose is a basic right. That is why the UK continues to support education through our funding to the Palestinian Authority and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees. Last year, UK support contributed towards the salaries of approximately 33,000 public servants under the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, including teachers, helping 25,000 young Palestinians to receive an education and proper reading material. We continue to regularly urge the Israeli authorities to remove restrictions on movement and access in Gaza which can impair access to quality education.</p><p>​</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 08/05/2019 15:22:10 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1123783

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2019
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	hansard heading	Israel: West Bank
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the government of Israel about the closure of checkpoints and crossings between Israel and the West Bank during Jewish religious holidays.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL15421
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2019 answer text <p>We have not raised the specific issue of the closure of crossings during Jewish religious holidays with the Israeli authorities. We recognise the Israeli authorities' legitimate need to deploy security measures in some circumstances, including the closure of checkpoints and crossings, and we encourage them to do so in a way which minimises tensions.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 13/05/2019 14:25:28 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1123784

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2019
	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, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Fairhead on 16 April (HL15128), who decides which postcodes should be included in the list to be hosted on gov.uk; and whether those postcodes are checked for accuracy to ensure that products are labelled correctly.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL15422
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2019 answer text <p>In line with the Government’s approach of ensuring continuity as we leave the EU, the list of postcodes hosted on gov.uk will replicate – at the point at which the EU-Israel agreements cease to apply to the UK and, thus, the UK-Israel agreement is brought into force – the EU’s list of postcodes. This list is currently available on the EU Commission’s website: <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/sites/taxation/files/technical_arrangement_postal_codes_2018_en.pdf" target="_blank">https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/sites/taxation/files/technical_arrangement_postal_codes_2018_en.pdf</a>.</p><p> </p><p>As referenced in my Written Answer on 16 April (HL15128), tariff preferences and labelling requirements will be implemented by UK customs authorities.</p> answering member printed Viscount Younger of Leckie question first answered 10/05/2019 12:36:14 answering member 4169 label Biography information for Viscount Younger of Leckie attachment 1 file name technical_arrangement_postal_codes_2018_en.pdf title Technical Arrangement Postal Codes
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge