North-West Syria

Debate between Hamish Falconer and Richard Foord

Monday 2nd December 2024 Commons Chamber

[Hamish Falconer]

Yes.

[Richard Foord (Honiton and Sidmouth) (LD)]

I would like to build on the question posed by the right hon. Member for South West Wiltshire (Dr Murrison). Between 2014 and 2020, almost all Syrians who were given asylum in the UK applied from the region. The vulnerable persons resettlement scheme did not require Syrians to make it to the UK before applying; the small numbers who were successful had to apply through Syria’s neighbours, such as Jordan. Does the Minister recognise that this safe and legal route encouraged asylum seekers to apply from the region, and it also deterred them from making their way across Europe to the UK?

[Hamish Falconer]

I am sorry; I am not sure I followed the question. Perhaps the Member can have another go.

[Richard Foord]

rose—

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Hamish Falconer and Richard Foord

Tuesday 22nd October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Richard Foord (Honiton and Sidmouth) (LD)]

What discussions have Ministers had with their Israeli counterparts about the application of distinction and proportionality in international humanitarian law?

[Hamish Falconer]

The Foreign Secretary has set out our views on the Israeli application of international humanitarian law at greatest length in relation to the decision to suspend arms licences. We keep those issues under regular review and will update the House if there is a change in our assessment.