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1699084

registered interest
date	26/03/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has had recent discussions with the (a) Palestinian and (b) Israeli ambassadors on the reunification of Palestinian families.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	20690
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>I refer the honourable Member to the answer given on 12 March to Question 16815, which can be found on the Q&amp;A webpages: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-03-04/16815.</p><p>Palestinians who wish to join family members in the UK must do so via the existing range of routes available.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell grouped question UIN 20691 20692 question first answered 23/04/2024 07:20:07 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1699086

registered interest
date	26/03/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has had recent discussions with his (a) Palestinian and (b) Israeli counterparts on the reunification of Palestinian families.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	20692
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2024 answer text <p>I refer the honourable Member to the answer given on 12 March to Question 16815, which can be found on the Q&amp;A webpages: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-03-04/16815.</p><p>Palestinians who wish to join family members in the UK must do so via the existing range of routes available.</p> answering member constituency Sutton Coldfield answering member printed Mr Andrew Mitchell grouped question UIN 20690 20691 question first answered 23/04/2024 07:20:07 answering member 1211 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Mitchell
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1654154

registered interest
date	18/07/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Palestinians
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, in partnership with the international community, to protect Palestinian civilians and healthcare personnel.
tabling member printed	Baroness Janke
uin	HL9456
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/08/2023 answer text <p>The work of healthcare workers across the globe is vital and they must be protected when carrying out their critical work. During his call on 4 July with the Israeli chargé d'affaires in London, the Minister of State for the Middle East, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, urged Israel to safeguard access to healthcare and take proactive steps to guarantee the safety of civilians during Israeli operations in the West Bank. When the Foreign Secretary spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on July 5, he raised the UK's concerns about attacks on civilian infrastructure during their recent operation in Jenin.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL9455 question first answered 01/08/2023 14:36:23 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	4337 label Biography information for Baroness Janke

1259292

registered interest
date	08/12/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in European countries on a co-ordinated approach to the recognition of the state of Palestine after the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
uin	126935
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2020 answer text <p>We are clear that we want to see the creation of a sovereign, independent and viable Palestinian state - living in peace and security, side by side with Israel. We have a regular dialogue with international partners on this issue. The UK will recognise a Palestinian state at a time when it best serves the objective of peace.</p> answering member constituency Braintree answering member printed James Cleverly question first answered 16/12/2020 16:34:08 answering member 4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly
tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq

1235944

registered interest
date	21/09/2020
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	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 the impact of their policies towards the Middle East on (1) the state of Palestine, and (2) the human rights of Palestinians.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL8338
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/10/2020 answer text <p>Her Majesty's Government policy continues to focus on working toward peace, and a sovereign, prosperous Palestinian state, living side by side with a safe and secure Israel. That is why we are a leading donor to the Palestinian Authority and why we have put such emphasis on strengthening Palestinian institutions. Our policy also holds at the core defending Freedom of Religion or Belief, and championing human rights. This is a policy priority for the UK and we will continue to work to improve the lives of Palestinians.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 06/10/2020 14:46:14 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

685350

registered interest
date	06/02/2017
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they are providing funding for (1) efforts to promote a comprehensive Palestinian negotiating team, and (2) Palestinian elections at all levels of government.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5254
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2017 answer text <p>​We have previously funded legal, policy and communications expertise for the Palestinian Liberation Organisation’s Negotiations Affairs Department. This funding ended in 2015. We continue to advocate the resumption of bilateral negotiations to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.</p><p>We are not currently providing funding for Palestinian elections. Previously, we have supported women’s participation, working with women to help prepare them to compete in elections, and to help them serve their communities most effectively when elected.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 20/02/2017 15:04:11 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

631918

registered interest
date	08/11/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she is taking to ensure that aid provided to the Palestinian Authority does not fund radicalisation.
tabling member constituency	North Antrim
tabling member printed	Ian Paisley
uin	52399
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/11/2016 answer text <p>UK funding has helped build Palestinian institutions and promote economic growth so that any future Palestinian state will be a prosperous and effective partner for peace. DFID’s previous financial assistance to the PA was governed by a Memorandum of Understanding which reaffirms the PA’s commitment to non-violence and a negotiated solution to the conflict. As the Development Secretary has recently taken up her position, she is undertaking a full examination of DFID’s programme in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including our support to the PA.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 14/11/2016 15:51:05 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4129 label Biography information for Ian Paisley

516960

registered interest
date	03/05/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	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 Baroness Verma on 25 April (HL7413), how the pre-approved EU list of named civil servants is approved, and by whom; and how that process is subject to independent auditing, and by whom.
tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
uin	HL8116
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2016 answer text <p>The UK uses the EU PEGASE mechanism to earmark funds to payment of vetted PA civil servants and pensioners. The list of PEGASE Direct Financial Support eligible beneficiaries is determined each month by Deloitte auditors on the basis of the EU eligibility criteria. The list of approved recipients is subject to a vetting process that includes screening against international (including Israeli) ad hoc sanctions lists.</p> answering member printed Baroness Verma question first answered 11/05/2016 15:43:44 answering member 3790 label Biography information for Baroness Verma
tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

456726

registered interest
date	01/03/2016
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
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his policy is on the recognition of Palestinian statehood; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Jo Cox
uin	29324
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2016 answer text <p>The British Government reserves the right to recognise a Palestinian state bilaterally at a moment of our choosing and when it can best help bring about peace. We are clear that we want to see the creation of a sovereign, independent, democratic, contiguous and viable Palestinian State, living in peace and security, side by side with Israel. Only a negotiated settlement can achieve this.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 09/03/2016 17:39:43 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4375 label Biography information for Jo Cox

429500

registered interest
date	19/11/2015
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
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they plan to take to minimise the restrictions and difficulties experienced by Palestinians both inside the Occupied Territories and in adjoining countries.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL3750
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2015 answer text <p>We remain deeply concerned about restrictions on freedom of movement in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Our Ambassador in Tel Aviv raised this issue with Israeli National Security Advisor Cohen on 2 November. Our Consul-General to Jerusalem also raised this issue with the Mayor of Jerusalem on 28 October.</p> answering member printed Baroness Anelay of St Johns question first answered 30/11/2015 16:52:01 answering member 3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton