Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 202
Palestinians: Recognition of States
Tabled: 17 July 2024
Answered: 23 July 2024
Question
Claire Hanna
Social Democratic & Labour Party — Belfast South and Mid Down
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if his Department will (a) take policy steps and (b) bring forward legislative proposals to recognise the Palestinian state.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerPalestinian statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people. During the Foreign Secretary's visit to Israel and the OPTs on 14 July, he reiterated our commitment to recognising a Palestinian state at a time that is most conducive to the peace...
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