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Paul Givan

Asked by Colum EastwoodSocial Democratic & Labour PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 12 November 2025UIN 86325

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department provided support to Paul Givan MLA on his recent official visit to the Ofek school in Jerusalem.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office did not provide support. UK Government Ministers do not visit Israeli-run institutions in the West Bank.

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