Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 15 September 2026Answered: 12 October 2026
Asked by
Joe Powell
Labour — Kensington and Bayswater
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
Mr Lammy
We are deeply concerned by Iran’s malign behaviour. The transfer of ballistic missiles to Ukraine was escalatory, which is why I sanctioned Iran Air and the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. I will continue to speak to the Foreign Minister in Iran about these issues. Clearly, we are very concerned about any attempts by Iran to get nuclear capability.