Written questions

Arms Trade: Export Controls

Commons · Question 633 · Tabled 18 Jul 2024 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 25 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Rachael Maskell

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to assess impact of international humanitarian law on arms exports.

Answer

Answered by Douglas Alexander, 25 Jul 2024

The Foreign Secretary met with President Netanyahu in Israel on 14 July and pushed for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, the upholding of international law, and a rapid increase of aid into Gaza. When it comes to arms exports, this Gove...