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Ministers: Visits Abroad

Asked by Colum EastwoodSocial Democratic & Labour PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 12 November 2025UIN 86760

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of Ministers travelling to settlements deemed illegal under international law.

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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