Written questions

Gaza: Refugees

Commons · Question 63760 · Tabled 30 Jun 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Lisa Smart

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to help facilitate safe passage to Jordan for refugees fleeing Gaza.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 9 Jul 2025

The Government has been clear that civilians in Gaza must be protected, and that Palestinians should not be forced to relocate from Gaza to third countries. Jordan is a generous host to several million refugees from regional conflicts, and entry of refuge...