Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 120720

Overseas Trade: Palestine

Tabled: 13 March 2026

Answered: 19 March 2026

Question

Mr Calvin Bailey

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether clarified guidance on the legality of UK trade with illegal settlements in Palestine is being considered within the review of the Government’s approach to Responsible Business Conduct.

Answer

Chris Bryant

The UK Government is clear that Israeli settlements in Palestine are illegal under international law. The overseas business risk guidance, available on gov.uk, states there are clear risks to UK operators related to economic and financial activities in th...

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