Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kenny MacAskill and James Heappey

Monday 25th March 2024 Commons Chamber

[Kenny MacAskill (East Lothian) (Alba)]

T5. The Government have previously refused to confirm or deny whether Israeli F-35s have been using RAF airbases or, indeed, other military co-operation between the UK and Israel. Given the decision of the International Court of Justice, and now the decision of the UN Security Council to call for an immediate ceasefire, what are the operational or policy reasons that deny UK citizens the right to know whether their Government have been complicit in Israeli genocide in Gaza?

[The Minister for Armed Forces (James Heappey)]

We do not comment on operational matters of that sort.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kenny MacAskill and James Heappey

Monday 12th December 2022 Commons Chamber

[Kenny MacAskill (East Lothian) (Alba)]

T4. Last year, during a British Army exercise at the Lolldaiga training camp in Kenya, a fire was caused, which has led to 6,000 Kenyans seeking compensation. I appreciate that the Minister may not be sighted on that, but will he ensure that the Army’s investigation into it is made public, especially if firearms, explosives or drugs are involved?

[The Minister for Armed Forces (James Heappey)]

I will write to the hon. Gentleman.