Written questions

Charities: Israeli Settlements

Commons · Question 70933 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Marsha De Cordova

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will take steps to ensure that the Charity Commission requires that charities do not invest in illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 8 Sep 2025

The Government and the Charity Commission for England and Wales (the Commission) expect charities to act lawfully, in line with the charity’s purpose, and in the charity’s best interest.The Commission provides guidance to help charity trustees understand ...