Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Mark Logan Excerpts
Monday 20th May 2024

(3 weeks, 6 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Leo Docherty Portrait Leo Docherty
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Nothing is unconditional. The point I have made this morning is that we are supporting our ally overcome a devastating terrorist attack. We do that because it is the honourable thing to do. Simultaneously, we make the point to our ally that the protection of civilian lives must be at the top of the operational agenda. Furthermore, we use our military capability to ensure that humanitarian aid can flow into Gaza as quickly as possible.

Mark Logan Portrait Mark Logan (Bolton North East) (Con)
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In the light of the damning International Criminal Court statement today, how concerned is the Minister about the potential impact on the UK’s military relationship with Israel?

Leo Docherty Portrait Leo Docherty
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It has no bearing. We will make our judgments about the legality of our actions on our own terms, and we are confident in that legality.