Oral Answers to Questions

Joe Morris Excerpts

Tuesday 13th May 2025 Commons Chamber

[Sarah Smith (Hyndburn) (Lab)]

1. What discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on the entry of aid and food supplies into Gaza.

[Joe Morris (Hexham) (Lab)]

3. What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

[Paul Waugh (Rochdale) (Lab/Co-op)]

8. What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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[Mr Falconer]

My hon. Friend is right to raise the plight of children in Gaza and, indeed, all those suffering from the lack of aid and the continued conflict. This Government have been clear that the ceasefire must be restored. Since the E3 statement, which she mentions, we have taken the decision jointly with our partners to call an urgent session of the UN Security Council, given the gravity of the situation.

[Joe Morris]

The looming famine in Gaza is not a natural disaster; it is a direct result of the deterioration of the ceasefire agreement. It is deeply concerning that this is putting the entire population of Gaza at critical risk of food insecurity and potential famine. Can the Minister assure me that this Government are supporting every possible opportunity to get vital resources and humanitarian aid into the region?

[Mr Falconer]

I can give my hon. Friend that assurance. We are doing everything we can to ensure that aid gets in, that hostages are released, that Hamas are no longer in charge of Gaza, and that we get the ceasefire and path to a two-state solution that we so desperately need.