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Andrew George
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Mr Falconer
It is important to be focused on the facts at issue. We do not support spy flights; we have a limited presence to try and find hostages in Gaza, for reasons that the whole House would understand and support. There are fewer than 10 IDF personnel receiving any training in the UK, and that training is academic and non-military in nature. We are not arming Israel’s war in Gaza. We categorically do not export any bombs or ammunition for use in military operations in Gaza.
My hon. Friend asks about an independent inquiry. The Government welcome scrutiny and I welcome my time in this Chamber. On the questions at issue on arms sales, including on the F-35 programme, there is a judicial review on which we will hear findings shortly. There is plenty of scrutiny of this Government.
Andrew George (St Ives) (LD)
Will the Government let us know what assessment they have made of Israel’s stockpile of nuclear weapons?
Mr Falconer
The hon. Gentleman will understand why I will not comment on those issues from the Dispatch Box.