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1457053
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-04-07more like thismore than 2022-04-07
answering body
Department for International Trade more like this
answering dept id 202 more like this
answering dept short name International Trade more like this
answering dept sort name International Trade more like this
hansard heading Imports: Israel more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they require businesses importing from Israel to specify that their products do not originate in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Sheehan more like this
uin HL7831 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-27more like thismore than 2022-04-27
answer text <p>The existing United Kingdom-Israel Trade and Partnership Agreement requires that goods originating in Israel are declared as such upon import into the United Kingdom.</p><p> </p><p>Goods imported from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories are not entitled to benefits from preferential trade and we are committed to maintaining that approach.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-04-27T12:40:36.527Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-27T12:40:36.527Z
answering member
4876
label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel more like this
tabling member
4548
label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan remove filter
1457054
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-04-07more like thismore than 2022-04-07
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Gaza: Israel more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel about its reasons for (1) refusing, and (2) delaying, permits for medical treatment for children in Gaza. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Sheehan more like this
uin HL7832 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-25more like thismore than 2022-04-25
answer text <p>The UK continues to monitor closely the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza. We are a longstanding supporter to the UN Relief and Works Agency, which provides core services, including healthcare to Palestinian refugees in Gaza and across the wider region. The British Embassy in Tel Aviv recently raised the importance of access to healthcare, including for children, with the Israeli authorities.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-04-25T15:50:12.137Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-25T15:50:12.137Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4548
label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan remove filter
1457055
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-04-07more like thismore than 2022-04-07
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Palestinians more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the restrictions imposed by the government of Israel on (1) the movement of Palestinians within Palestinian territories, and (2) Palestinians seeking to travel abroad. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Sheehan more like this
uin HL7833 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-25more like thismore than 2022-04-25
answer text <p>The UK regularly raises the issue of freedom of movement and access into and out of the Occupied Palestinian Territories with the Israeli authorities. We recognise Israel's legitimate need to deploy security measures and we encourage them to deploy these in a way that minimises tension.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-04-25T15:49:45.737Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-25T15:49:45.737Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4548
label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan remove filter
1457056
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-04-07more like thismore than 2022-04-07
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Mohammad Shehadeh more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 15 March (HL6555), whether they will now answer the question put, namely, what representations they have made, if any, to the government of Israel regarding the killing of 13-year-old Mohammad Rezq Shehadeh Salah by Israeli forces near Bethlehem. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Sheehan more like this
uin HL7834 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-25more like thismore than 2022-04-25
answer text <p>We continue to stress the importance of the Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population, particularly the need to protect children, and urge restraint in the use of live fire.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-04-25T15:36:36.237Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-25T15:36:36.237Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4548
label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan remove filter
1457057
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-04-07more like thismore than 2022-04-07
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Palestinians more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 15 March (HL6555), what assessment they have made of the findings by the Defence for Children in Palestine report on 31 March, which found that (1) five Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli forces this year, and (2) that 2021 was the deadliest year for Palestinian children since 2014 with 78 children killed by Israeli forces and armed Israeli civilians. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Sheehan more like this
uin HL7835 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-25more like thismore than 2022-04-25
answer text <p>We regularly raise the issue of the high numbers of Palestinians killed and injured by Israeli Defense Forces in the West Bank and Gaza with the Israeli authorities, encouraging them to carry out swift, transparent and thorough investigations. We continue to stress the importance of the Israeli security forces providing appropriate protection to the Palestinian civilian population, particularly the need to protect children, and urge restraint in the use of live fire.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-04-25T15:36:19.463Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-25T15:36:19.463Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4548
label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan remove filter
1455810
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-30more like thismore than 2022-03-30
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading West Bank: Roads more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the government of Israel’s plans to develop a road that will enable construction in the E1 area of the West Bank, in particular the impact the road would have on the viability of an independent Palestinian state. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Sheehan more like this
uin HL7515 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-13more like thismore than 2022-04-13
answer text <p>The UK's position on settlements is clear. They are illegal under international law. We urge the Government of Israel to cease the construction of settlement units in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-04-13T15:03:47.163Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-13T15:03:47.163Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4548
label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan remove filter
1455811
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-30more like thismore than 2022-03-30
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Israel: Bedouin more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact the government of Israel’s plans to (1) build 10 new settlements, and (2) resume its forestation work, in the Naqab, will have on the existing Bedouin communities. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Sheehan more like this
uin HL7516 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-13more like thismore than 2022-04-13
answer text <p>We continue to follow the debate around unresolved Bedouin land claims, unrecognised Bedouin villages in the Negev and lack of basic services for Bedouin communities. We continue to encourage the Israeli authorities and Bedouin communities to agree a satisfactory solution to these issues.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-04-13T15:02:00.253Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-13T15:02:00.253Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4548
label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan remove filter
1454252
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-24more like thismore than 2022-03-24
answering body
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept id 201 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
hansard heading Housing: Temperature more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the World Health Organisation’s recommendation that the ideal room temperature for healthy and appropriately dressed people is 18 degrees Celsius, what plans they have, if any, to introduce an information campaign to encourage people to reduce their room temperatures. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Sheehan more like this
uin HL7348 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-08more like thismore than 2022-04-08
answer text <p>The Met Office’s WeatherReady campaign, run in partnership with Cabinet Office and expert partners, is a year-round campaign to help individuals, communities and businesses prepare for and cope with severe weather and its impacts. It includes webpages on heating your home in winter and getting your home winter ready and provides advice on keeping homes at a comfortable temperature, even if this is slightly below 18°C, for healthy adults under the age of 65 and wearing appropriate clothing. Warmer indoor temperatures may be required for vulnerable individuals, including younger children.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-04-08T11:17:08.737Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-08T11:17:08.737Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
4548
label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan remove filter
1452547
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-18more like thismore than 2022-03-18
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Ukraine more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Ukrainian citizens already in the UK who hold a Leave to Remain residence permit are able to fast-track applications for UK visas for family members who have fled the war in Ukraine. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Sheehan more like this
uin HL7096 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-04-01more like thismore than 2022-04-01
answer text <p>People in the UK with at least six months immigration leave are able to sponsor Ukrainian nationals and their family members to the UK.</p><p>Information on the scheme van be found at the GOV.UK website: Apply for a visa under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-04-01T13:59:02.637Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-01T13:59:02.637Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4548
label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan remove filter
1440636
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-03-14more like thismore than 2022-03-14
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading West Bank: Demolition more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the policy of the government of Israel of demolishing the homes of suspected Palestinian terrorists, and (2) the restrictions on demonstrations against this policy. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Sheehan more like this
uin HL6945 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-03-28more like thismore than 2022-03-28
answer text <p>In all but the most exceptional of circumstances, demolitions and evictions are contrary to International Humanitarian Law. On 19 January, the former Minister for Middle East urged the Government of Israel to stop these practices. The UK raises these issues with the Government of Israel, most recently with Israel's Ministry of Defence on 20 January and Ministry of Justice on 27 January.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-03-28T15:47:00.543Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-28T15:47:00.543Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4548
label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan remove filter