Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 45019

Overseas Trade: Israel

Tabled: 8 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

Chris Law

Scottish National PartyDundee Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for UK-Israel trade of Israel’s policies on (a) democratic principles and (b) human rights.

Answer

Mr Douglas Alexander
The UK is a leading advocate for human rights around the world; we remain committed to the promotion of universal human rights. The UK Government urges all countries, including Israel, to adhere to democratic principles and uphold human rights in line wit...

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