Brendan O'Hara
Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
6,232 (13.9%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 7th May 2015
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (International Development)
(since December 2022)3 APPG memberships (as of 20 Nov 2024)
Arbitrary Detention and Hostage Affairs, International Law, Justice and Accountability, Yazidis24 Former APPG memberships
British Turks and Kurds, Christianity in the Holy Land, Democracy and Human Rights in the Gulf, Eritrea, Extreme Poverty, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Friends of Syria, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity, Global Education for All, Greenland, Hazaras, International Freedom of Religion or Belief, Lawyers and Judges at Risk Globally, Mongolia, New and Advanced Technologies, Polar Regions, Religion or Belief, Scotch Whisky, Sudan and South Sudan, United Arab Emirates, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Yazidi People, YemenDivision Voting information
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(10 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(7 debate contributions)
(5 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Brendan O'Hara has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateLatest EDMs signed by Brendan O'Hara
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill
Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)That this House welcomes the introduction of the Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill; notes that the United Kingdom, as a signatory to the Balfour Declaration of 1917, has a historic responsibility to contribute to a lasting peace resolution in Palestine; further notes that 146 United Nations member states have …
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
National Engineering Day 2024
Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)That this House marks National Engineering Day 2024, a national awareness day organised by the Royal Academy of Engineering; recognises the importance of engineering to the UK’s prosperity; notes with concern the lack of diversity within the engineering profession and the need for skilled workers across engineering disciplines in all …
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Brendan O'Hara, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Brendan O'Hara has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Brendan O'Hara has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
3 Bills introduced by Brendan O'Hara
A Bill to prohibit the import of products made by forced labour in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; to require all companies importing products from Xinjiang to the UK to provide proof that the manufacture of those products has not involved forced labour; and for connected purposes.
Friday 6th May 2022
A Bill to provide that offences of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes may be tried in the United Kingdom regardless of the nationality or residence of the offender; and for connected purposes.
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to make provision for an independent evaluation of the effects of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union on the health and social care sectors; and for connected purposes.
Wednesday 14th November 2018
Brendan O'Hara has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 6 Written Questions
(View all written questions)The UK government condemns the unacceptable language that has been used by Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir. Israel should condemn this language and clamp down on the actions of those who seek to inflame tensions. The UK government does not speculate about possible future sanctions designations, as to do so could reduce their impact.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
During his first visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories on 14-15 July, the Foreign Secretary pressed Israeli leaders to deliver on their promise to "flood" Gaza with aid. We are concerned at reports of humanitarian agencies being unable to do their jobs because of visa restrictions. We are calling for the full co-operation of Israel with the UN and humanitarian agencies to grant visas and allow for the unfettered access required by humanitarians.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The Government is committed to upholding our international obligations and has raised these with Israeli counterparts. The Foreign Secretary discussed International Humanitarian Law compliance in Gaza with Prime Minister Netanyahu directly during his visit to Israel on 14 July. The protection of civilians is a vital part of this.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) mandate is narrowly defined to focus on securing the release of the hostages only, including British nationals. Only information relating to hostage rescue will be passed to the relevant authorities. The MOD has robust policies, practices and processes which are entirely consistent with our legal obligations under domestic and international law.
The Secretary of State for Defencec, and MOD officials, have regular discussions with their Israeli counterparts on the remaining hostages and other matters, including complying with International Humanitarian Law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
The Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) mandate is narrowly defined to focus on securing the release of the hostages only, including British nationals. Only information relating to hostage rescue will be passed to the relevant authorities. The MOD has robust policies, practices and processes which are entirely consistent with our legal obligations under domestic and international law.
The Secretary of State for Defencec, and MOD officials, have regular discussions with their Israeli counterparts on the remaining hostages and other matters, including complying with International Humanitarian Law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
Our mandate is narrowly defined to focus on securing the release of the hostages only. We are unable comment further on detailed intelligence matters for operational security reasons.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)