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HANSARDWar in GazaThe Government have made it absolutely clear that we have yet to see a plan in respect of any military operations in Rafah, but we have always made it clear that any such plans…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaThe hon. Gentleman will have seen what the Foreign Secretary and the Prime Minister have said, and how we are working with our allies and countries in the region to try to improve…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaThe hon. Gentleman will know that the Government have consistently sought a pause, so that the hostages can get out and aid can get in, and have worked tirelessly, I would argue,…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaAs I have repeatedly made clear, we think that there needs to be a pause in the fighting that can, as I have expressed on numerous occasions in the House, lead to a sustainable…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaAs I have said to the House before, I do not think it is helpful to use terms such as “genocide”. It is important that the House recognises that the findings of the International…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaThe hon. Lady refers to a number of early incidents, which have been condemned. She will know that, in respect of each of those incidents, the Government have said that we want an…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaThe position on arms sales and legal advice is clear, as the right hon. Gentleman will be aware. He knows that we always follow carefully the legal advice, although we do not…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaThe roles and rights of British civil servants in these matters are very clearly codified, and the Government respect that absolutely.07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaThe hon. Member raises the issue of UNRWA, which was also raised by his hon. Friend the Member for Bethnal Green and Bow (Rushanara Ali) and I should have responded on that point.…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaI am proud that Britain is doing everything it can and that the Government are bending every sinew to try to resolve this desperate situation and to make sure that we get aid into…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaWe continue to make it clear to Israel that it should not in these circumstances be conducting military operations in Rafah until there is a proper plan that ensures it stands by…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaI have made it crystal clear where the Government stand on the issue of any Rafah offensive, and we will continue to do everything we can—as I have clearly, I hope, set out to the…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaThe decisions on weapons licences are not made across the Floor of the House, nor are they made on the basis of emotion. They are made on the basis of the rules clearly set down.…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaThe Government have made it clear that all countries, and Israel in this conflict, must abide by international humanitarian law. The hon. Member will be well aware that there are…07 May 2024HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationWe very much hope that Jeddah 3 will be the next significant opportunity to negotiate. What we require is a ceasefire, with the troops returning to barracks, and a political…30 Apr 2024HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationI am very grateful to my right hon. Friend for what he has said. We are seeking to assist 500,000 children under five in Sudan. He will know that 8.6 million people have been…30 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government continue to stand up for our values, our allies and those most in need. The Foreign Secretary attended the NATO and G7 Foreign Ministers meetings and reaffirmed our…30 Apr 2024HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationThe hon. Member raises the position of El Fasher, and I specifically spoke about this with the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, yesterday. She is absolutely right, and we…30 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes a good point. We are working closely with a number of partner Governments, including the United States of America, Cyprus and the United Nations. Maritime…30 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are trying to make sure that the water is restored, as I set out earlier, and we are championing the provision of aid by land, sea and air, and I set out the help we have…30 Apr 2024