Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 61645
Palestinians: Recognition of States
Tabled: 20 June 2025
Answered: 29 July 2025
Question
Mr Angus MacDonald
Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what criteria his Department uses to decide when to recognise the state of Palestine.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerThe 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. We are clear that does not ne...
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