Written questions

Overseas Trade: Israeli Settlements

Commons · Question 2392 · Tabled 18 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 27 May 2026

Question

Asked by Charlotte Cane

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if his Department will consider suspending all trade between the UK and Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 27 May 2026

Israel's illegal settlements and decisions designed to further them are a flagrant violation of international law. We make businesses aware of the UK position to discourage trade with settlements, as outlined in the Overseas Business Risk Guidance.We also...