Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Naish and Uma Kumaran

Tuesday 1st September 2026 Commons Chamber

[Uma Kumaran]

We worked in lockstep with the US in developing and testing the deal to ensure that it meets both UK and US security requirements. I am not going to give a running commentary on this matter. The US Administration have repeatedly supported this agreement, and nothing in this treaty has changed since the US originally gave its endorsement to the deal. We have always been clear that the US Government must be content with the agreement before we proceed in ratifying the treaty, and we will continue to work with the US and Mauritius to find a way forward that is in the UK’s best interests and protects our national security.

[James Naish (Rushcliffe) (Lab)]

3. What steps his Department is taking to help oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the west bank.