Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Alan Brown Excerpts
Wednesday 18th October 2017

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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The Minister is a well-travelled fellow.

Alan Brown Portrait Alan Brown (Kilmarnock and Loudoun) (SNP)
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T3. The village of Khan al-Ahmar and its aid -funded school remain under the threat of demolition. The international community has stood by while other aid-funded structures have been demolished. When will action be taken—when will Israel be billed for the demolitions?

Alistair Burt Portrait Alistair Burt
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The UK continues to make representations on demolitions in the west bank and ensures that Israel understands the relationship between the UK and funding. We support efforts to bring to the notice of the Israeli authorities the legal arguments against demolitions, and we will continue to do so.