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HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesAs I have said, we continue to be deeply troubled by the high number of Palestinian civilians killed and injured. The Foreign Secretary has raised that matter recently, and I know…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesAs I say, the UK Government continue to ask all parties to take urgent measures to reduce tensions and de-escalate. Since the beginning of the year, both the Foreign Secretary and…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI am afraid I do not recognise the hon. Gentleman’s characterisation of colleagues in different parts of the House. I think we all stand firmly together on the policy that those…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesAs I say, we are appalled by the continuing and increasing terror attacks, which are injuring both Israelis and Palestinians. We continue to share our concerns and support those…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI am happy to repeat that the UK condemned the Israeli Finance Minister’s comments calling for the Palestinian village of Huwara to be wiped out, and his recent comments denying…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe UK is intensely focused on, and concerned by, the increasing violence on the west bank. The Foreign Secretary spoke to his Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, on Tuesday to…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy right hon. Friend highlights one of the most distressing aspects of the continued violence and despair between both countries. We continue to work with all parties, as I have…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI know the Prime Minister’s team will have heard the hon. Gentleman’s questions, and I will ensure that they are passed on to No.10 later this afternoon.23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI reiterate that we absolutely condemn violence from all sides, and we want to ensure that we help the Palestinian Authority to improve their security through the work of the…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe hon. Gentleman is wise. Fortunately, few of us have had his experience. He always speaks with great thoughtfulness on this matter. As one practical example of help, we voted…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesIt is always encouraging to hear both sides of the House agree that the UK’s position on the middle east process finding a resolution is that we want to see a negotiated…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI am not the expert on the detail of the road map. I will ask the Foreign Secretary to ensure that details are placed in the House, so that colleagues can see more fully the…23 Mar 2023HANSARD International Child AbductionIn answer to the hon. Gentleman’s specific question, the reality, I am afraid, is that we do not have a relationship because that country is not formally recognised. We do not…22 Mar 2023HANSARD International Child AbductionI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner (David Simmonds) for securing this debate on an important and difficult subject. I thank him for the…22 Mar 2023HANSARDCommonwealth DayI absolutely note my hon. Friend’s comment on the need for timeliness in those discussions so that it becomes clear exactly what the right route will be. I will ensure that the…21 Mar 2023HANSARDCommonwealth DayI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Rochford and Southend East (Sir James Duddridge) for leading the debate, and for his dedication to the Commonwealth, including as a…21 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman has been a great champion and advocate for his constituent, and officials have continued to keep him informed. I will be happy to meet with him to discuss the…14 Mar 2023HANSARDRussian Assets: SeizureI thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) for securing this important debate. I am grateful to him and other hon. Members…14 Mar 2023HANSARDRussian Assets: SeizureI will come back to that in a moment. The right hon. Gentleman also set out, with his usual articulateness, a very clear pathway through which the UN and the international…14 Mar 2023HANSARDRussian Assets: SeizureI thank the hon. Gentleman for that. If I may, I will continue with my speech before I run out of time. I hope to give him some assurance on his question. We are continuing to…14 Mar 2023