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Scottish Government: Israel

Asked by Andrew BowieConservativeScotland OfficeTabled Answered 19 September 2025UIN 76615

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on their statements on Israel.

Answered by Kirsty McNeill

Foreign Affairs and Defence Policy is reserved to the UK Government. Since day one, this Government has been clear that we need to see an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages cruelly detained by Hamas, better protection of civilians, significantly more aid consistently entering Gaza, and a path to long-term peace and stability. All our international partners understand that this is the UK’s position.

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