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.