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Andy Slaughter
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(6 years ago)
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Alistair Burt
We do not disclose the intention to vote in advance. What I would say is that it is very clear that we condemn Hamas’s action and conduct; we call for a permanent end to its terror and rocket attacks in relation to Israel; and we continue to proscribe the military wing of Hamas, to impose sanctions against individuals and to have no contact with Hamas.
Andy Slaughter (Hammersmith) (Lab)
Given the Government’s view, which I know the Minister shares, that Israeli settlements are illegal under international law, why do the Government allow the import of goods from those settlements and investment by British companies?
Alistair Burt
We allow the import of goods, but the labelling makes that clear, so customers can make their own choice about whether to buy goods from those areas.