Written questions

Arms Trade: Israel

Commons · Question 117036 · Tabled 2 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 9 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by John Milne

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has assessed the risk of diversion for ammunition for civilian use licensed from the UK to Israel, including to settlers in the West Bank.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 9 Mar 2026

The UK Government has a clear position that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories are illegal under international law.All export licence applications are assessed for the risk of diversion in line with Criterion 7 of the Strategic Ex...