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Humanitarian Aid

Asked by Tom MorrisonLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 1 July 2026UIN 13637

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the compatibility with international law of the interception of civilian humanitarian vessels in international waters.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

I refer the Hon Member to my statement to the House on 21 May, and to the answer provided on 1 June in response to Question 2817.

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