Written questions

Arms Trade: Israel

Commons · Question 29277 · Tabled 11 Sep 2026 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Iqbal Mohamed

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether any arms export licences for Israel which could materially contribute to the occupation of Palestine have been revoked since 8 September 2026.

Answer

Answered by Blair McDougall, 16 Sep 2026

The Government has concluded that Israel’s ongoing occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful.We have already suspended licences for equipment that might be used by the IDF in Gaza. This suspension remains in place. Additionally, we will now refuse a...