Israel: Royal College of Defence Studies

Lord Palmer of Childs Hill Excerpts

Wednesday 17th September 2025 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)]

That is a very important point, and it has been considered, of course. To explain how the Equalities Act as it applies here, we award places at RCDS on the basis of its relationship with the Government and the country; it is not to do with the identity of the individuals who are taking part.

[Lord Palmer of Childs Hill (LD)]

My Lords, would the Minister say whether there is any benefit from IDF member soldiers attending the college? Will they not gain more of a feeling of what we in the UK think from attending the college than if we prohibit them from hearing those views?