Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what recent steps his Department has taken to help ensure all parties comply with resolution 2728 (2024) adopted by the UN Security Council on 25 March 2024.

Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development)

The passing of UN Security Council Resolution 2728 reflected international consensus behind the UK's position that we need an immediate pause in the fighting to get aid into Gaza, to secure the release of hostages and make progress towards a permanent, sustainable ceasefire. The Prime Minister made this point during his call with Prime Minister Netanyahu on 30 April. The Foreign Secretary raised this with counterparts and partners during his visit to Israel and the OPTs in April.

We continue to use public and private diplomatic channels as well as multilateral fora to underline this.

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what his planned timetable is for responding to his Department's consultation on the introduction of a use class for short term lets and associated permitted development rights.

Answered by Lee Rowley

I refer the Hon Member to the answer to Question UIN 21419 on 22 April 2024.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Israeli Defence Forces taking control of the Rafah border crossing on the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development)

We have been clear that entry points for humanitarian aid, including Rafah and Kerem Shalom, must be reopened quickly to allow aid in. Israel must facilitate immediate uninterrupted humanitarian access in the south, including the entry of fuel, and ensure protection of civilians and safe passage for those who wish to leave Rafah.

We are clear that we would not support a major operation in Rafah unless there is a very clear plan for how to protect people and save lives. We have not seen that plan so, in these circumstances, we would not support a major operation in Rafah.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs has had recent discussions with his counterparts in (a) Ireland, (b) Spain, (c) Norway, (d) Malta, and (e) Slovenia on joint recognition of the state of Palestine.

Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development)

The UK supports a two-state solution that guarantees security and stability for both the Israeli and Palestinian people. The Foreign Secretary has spoken with the new Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Mohammad Mustafa and offered the UK's support as his government implements much-needed reforms. An effective PA is vital for lasting peace and progress towards a two-state solution.

Our long-standing position has been that we will recognise a Palestinian State at a time that is most conducive to the peace process.

We engage with European partners on all aspects of the current conflict and on building momentum towards a lasting peace.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what recent discussions he has had with his European counterparts on the potential recognition of a Palestinian state.

Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development)

The UK supports a two-state solution that guarantees security and stability for both the Israeli and Palestinian people. The Foreign Secretary has spoken with the new Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Mohammad Mustafa and offered the UK's support as his government implements much-needed reforms. An effective PA is vital for lasting peace and progress towards a two-state solution.

Our long-standing position has been that we will recognise a Palestinian State at a time that is most conducive to the peace process.

We engage with European partners on all aspects of the current conflict and on building momentum towards a lasting peace.

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Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew

Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew

Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew

Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew

Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew

Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew

Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew

Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew

Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew

Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew

Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew

Found: Responding for Labour, shadow mini ster Matthew Pennycook said new clause 15 was among the “more concerning

Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew

Found: Paula Barker Ben Lake Kim Johnson Mrs Sharon Hodgson Valerie Vaz Richard Burgon Dr Rupa Huq Matthew