Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to choosing a model for reform of the law of financial provision on divorce as set out in the Law Commission report Financial remedies on divorce and dissolution, published 17 December 2024 (HC 460).

Answered by Baroness Levitt - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)

The Law Commission’s 2024 scoping report on financial remedies on divorce considered whether the current law provides a cohesive framework in which divorcing couples can expect fair and sufficiently certain outcomes. The report also highlighted a number of possible models for reform, noting the potential benefits and challenges of each. The Government is carefully considering the report’s findings, including the possible models identified, and will provide a response in due course.

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill on 12 September (HL9963), what action they will take to follow up on their report Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, published in March 2024, which noted insufficient research on the economic impact of low traffic neighbourhoods.

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill - Minister of State (Department for Transport)

The Government is clear that traffic management measures such as low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) are a matter for local authorities as they know their areas best. The Department has no plans to undertake further research on the impacts of LTNs.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what support and methods of assistance they are offering to victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan in the light of a prohibition on contact between male rescuers and female victims.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

We have released £4 million in emergency funding to deliver critical healthcare and emergency supplies to those affected by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. These funds are channelled through the UN, Red Cross and non-governmental organisations with a track record of delivery in the affected area. Our funding includes support for mobile health teams, essential hygiene items for women, maternal care and psychological support to address the most acute needs of women and girls. Reports from partners indicate aid is reaching those most at need and we continue to monitor to ensure support is accessible for all vulnerable women and girls and that women can play a full role in the response. The needs and priorities of women and girls are at the core of the UK's humanitarian response and we are committed to ensuring that at least 50 per cent of people reached by UK aid in Afghanistan are women and girls.

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications for the UK's defence and intelligence capabilities of their not inviting Israeli officials to the 2025 Defence and Security Equipment International event.

Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The Ministry of Defence carefully assessed the implications of not inviting Israeli officials to the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) UK 2025 conference. We do not comment publicly on operational matters. The Government of Israel's decision to further escalate its military operation in Gaza is wrong, and, as a result, no Israeli government delegation was invited to attend DSEI UK 2025.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made a recent assessment of reports that the Palestinian Authority is making monthly payments to Hamas fighters imprisoned in Israel.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

I refer my Hon Friend to the answer I gave on 26 September to Question HL10094.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the compatibility of the proposed recognition of a Palestinian State with the Montevideo Convention.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

Recognition of Palestinian statehood is a political decision that is compliant with international law and has already been taken by a significant majority of UN member states. Taking into consideration the criteria for statehood set out in the Montevideo Convention and other relevant factors, we considered that there was a proper basis for the recognition of the Palestinian State, which was announced on 21 September.

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