Gaza and Lebanon Debate
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Peter Swallow
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Gaza and Lebanon
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Anneliese Dodds
My hon. Friend rightly raises the issue of sanctions. I have referred previously in this urgent question to the fact that the UK Government have sanctioned those who have been promoting illegal and violent actions by settlers. We have been clear about the unacceptable nature of that. Of course, we will always keep our sanctions regime under review and we take that responsibility very seriously.
Peter Swallow (Bracknell) (Lab)
Does the Minister agree that securing an urgent ceasefire is a vital first step to securing a lasting peace in the region?
Anneliese Dodds
Absolutely, and the UK Government will continue to advocate very strongly indeed for that, in relation to Gaza and Lebanon.