Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 45839

Palestinians: Recognition of States

Tabled: 17 April 2025

Answered: 6 May 2025

Named Day

Question

Dave Doogan

Scottish National Party — Angus and Perthshire Glens

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of recognising the State of Palestine.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK commitment to a two-state solution is unwavering.  We are committed to recognising a Palestinian state at a time that has the most impact in achieving this reality and is most conducive to long-term prospects for peace.UK bilateral recognition is t...

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