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Israel: Trade Agreements

Asked by Dame Chi OnwurahLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 6 May 2025UIN 42257

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential risk that the proposed free trade agreement between the UK and Israel may result in Israel firms having access to British public procurement contracts which support Israeli firms involved in human rights abuses.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK is a leading advocate for human rights around the world. We remain committed to the promotion of universal human rights. We have taken action in the Procurement Act 2023 to strengthen the rules around excluding suppliers which may be unfit to bid for public contracts due to serious past misconduct.

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