Written questions

Hamas

Lords · Question HL11996 · Tabled 17 Nov 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 3 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Leigh of Hurley

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 12 November, whether they will now answer the question put, namely, on how many occasions their representatives have met or had discussions with members or

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 3 Dec 2025

We are clear that there can be no role for Hamas in the governance of Palestine. Hamas is a terrorist organisation whom we proscribe in its entirety. We have a long-standing policy of non-engagement with Hamas.