Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 103772
Local Government: Israel
Tabled: 7 January 2026
Answered: 16 January 2026
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make it his policy to use his Best Value powers to stop local authorities boycotting or divesting in companies based in, or which trade with, Israel.
Answer
Alison McGovernCabinet Office Procurement Policy Note 01/16 remains in force which prohibits procurement boycotts by public authorities against Israeli firms and firms which trade with Israel, unless formal government sanctions are in place Under the Local Government Ac...
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