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Written questions by Begum.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Apsana Begum this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (255)Home Office (68)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (41)Department for Work and Pensions (34)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (21)Ministry of Justice (18)Department for Education (17)Department for Business and Trade (11)Ministry of Defence (11)Department of Health and Social Care (10)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (7)Attorney General (6)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (5)

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10 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Magni-X drones manufactured in the UK are being used in Gaza operations by Israel Defence Forces.

Reply

Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...

10 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Thor drones manufactured in the UK are being used in Gaza operations by Israel Defence Forces.

Reply

Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...

10 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any products made by BAE Systems are being used by Israel Defence Forces in operations in Gaza.

Reply

Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...

10 Dec 2024·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
Asked

Whether any Thor drones have been exported from the UK by Elbit Systems UK to partner companies in Israel.

Reply

Exports of these items from the UK would be subject to an export licence. Our records indicate that we have not issued any individual export licences for Israel to the company for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) referenced. The company is also registe...

10 Dec 2024·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
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Whether any Magni-X drones have been exported from the UK by Elbit Systems UK to partner companies in Israel.

Reply

Exports of these items from the UK would be subject to an export licence. Our records indicate that we have not issued any individual export licences for Israel to the company for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) referenced. The company is also registe...

10 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any (a) quadcopter aircrafts, (b) components for quadcopter aircrafts and (c) technology used by quadcopter aircrafts (i) made and (ii) developed in the UK are being

Reply

Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...

10 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any products made by Lockheed Martin UK are being used by Israel Defence Forces in operations in Gaza.

Reply

Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...

10 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any products made by Leonardo UK are being used by Israel Defence Forces in operations in Gaza.

Reply

Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...

10 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any (a) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), (b) components for UAVs and (c) technology used by UAVs (i) made and (ii) developed in the UK are being used in Gaza operatio

Reply

Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...

10 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any (a) unmanned aircraft system (UASs), (b) components for UASs and (c) technology used by UASs (i) made and (ii) developed in the UK are being used in Gaza operatio

Reply

Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...

10 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any products made by Elbit Systems are being used by Israel Defence Forces in operations in Gaza.

Reply

Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...

10 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any products made by Mission Systems Wimborne Ltd are being used by Israel Defence Forces in operations in Gaza.

Reply

Following the suspension of licences announced on 2 September, there are currently no extant export licences for items that we assess might be for use by the IDF in military operations in the Gaza conflict (except for F-35 components, which have been excl...

3 Dec 2024·Home Office·Answered
Asked

Pursuant to the Answer of 5 November 2024 to Question 11671 on Lord Walney, whether she has discussed with Lord Walney (a) his role as the Independent Adviser on Political Violence and Disruption, (b)

Reply

The Counter-Extremism Sprint has included a review of the advice the Government receives from a variety of sources on policy in this area, including the Independent Advisor on Political Violence and Disruption.The Government is currently considering the f...

3 Dec 2024·Home Office·Answered
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Pursuant to the Answer of 5 November 2024 to Question 11671 on Lord Walney, whether Lord Walney is participating in the review of the role of the Independent Adviser on Political Violence and Disrupti

Reply

The Counter-Extremism Sprint has included a review of the advice the Government receives from a variety of sources on policy in this area, including the Independent Advisor on Political Violence and Disruption.The Government is currently considering the f...

3 Dec 2024·Home Office·Answered
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Pursuant to the Answer of 5 November 2024 to Question 11671 on Lord Walney, whether Lord Walney (a) has been since 5 July 2024 and (b) is the Independent Adviser on Political Violence and Disruption w

Reply

The Counter-Extremism Sprint has included a review of the advice the Government receives from a variety of sources on policy in this area, including the Independent Advisor on Political Violence and Disruption.The Government is currently considering the f...

3 Dec 2024·Home Office·Answered
Asked

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of no recourse to public funds rules on migrant survivors of violence against women and girls.

Reply

Migrant survivors of violence against women and girls who qualify under the Migrant Victim of Domestic Abuse Concession (MVDAC) are granted permission to stay with recourse to public funds.Those eligible under Appendix Victims of Domestic Abuse are grante...

3 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government has taken steps to provide aid to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Palestine.

Reply

We are deeply concerned by allegations of sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians. The UK has consistently called for these reports to be fully investigated to ensure justice for victims and survivors, and for all parties to take a survivor-...

3 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of reports of sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan.

Reply

In October, the UK successfully led the mandate renewal of the Human Rights Council UN Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan (FFM), which independently investigates credible evidence of human rights violations and abuses in Sudan, including sexual and gender-base...

3 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of reports of sexual and gender-based violence being committed by Israeli forces against Palestinia

Reply

We are deeply concerned by allegations of sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians and the disproportionate impact of the conflict on women, children and vulnerable populations. The UK unequivocally condemns any alleged violations and abuses,...

3 Dec 2024·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government has taken steps to provide aid to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan.

Reply

Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is widespread and underreported in Sudan. Cases have increased significantly since the start of the conflict, particularly in Khartoum, Darfur and Kordofan. As part of the UK's Official Development Assistance to Sud...

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