Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Oct 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"T9. I refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. What is the UK Government’s position on the recognition of Palestine? Did the Minister see the recent YouGov poll, commissioned by the Council for Arab-British Understanding and Arab News, that showed a majority of respondents in …..."Paula Sherriff - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 17th July 2017
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Paula Sherriff (Labour - Dewsbury)
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to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the Israeli Government on the alleged confiscation by the Israeli authorities of solar panels in the West Bank.
Answered by Alistair Burt
Whilst we have not raised the specific case with the Israeli authorities we are in close contact with our Dutch counterparts in the Occupied Palestinian Territories about this incident. We are gravely concerned by the continued confiscation and demolition of Palestinian property and regularly raise the matter with the Israeli authorities. Demolitions and evictions of Palestinians from their homes and confiscation of Palestinian property cause unnecessary suffering; call into question Israel’s commitment to a viable two-state solution; and, in all but exceptional cases, are contrary to International Humanitarian Law.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 05 Jul 2017
Israel and Palestinian Talks
"I visited the region almost two years ago, when one of the many things that struck me was the detention of child prisoners in Palestine who are taken through the military court system. Many allegations of abuse have been made. I know that the Minister is a very decent man …..."Paula Sherriff - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Paula Sherriff (Labour - Dewsbury)
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to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for British citizens of new legislation in Israel preventing the granting of entry permits, visas and residency rights to foreign nationals supporting a boycott of Israel and the Israeli settlements.
Answered by Tobias Ellwood
We are seeking clarification from the Israeli Government on the potential impact on British nationals.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 20 Feb 2017
President Trump: State Visit
"Does my hon. Friend agree that the expression “grab ’em by the pussy” describes a sexual assault and therefore suggests that President Trump should not be afforded a visit to our Queen?..."Paula Sherriff - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 30 Jan 2017
US Immigration Policy
"The Foreign Secretary referred earlier to matters of taste. Well, I personally find a man who refers to grabbing a woman by the pussy very distasteful. A tearful constituent called me yesterday to say that he was devastated by the Prime Minister’s failure to condemn the actions of President Trump. …..."Paula Sherriff - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 12th January 2017
Asked by:
Paula Sherriff (Labour - Dewsbury)
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to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, who the diversity champion is on his departmental board.
Answered by Alan Duncan
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Board Diversity Champion is Karen Pierce, Chief Operating Officer.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Jan 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"5. What recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in Israel on illegal settlements in the west bank. ..."Paula Sherriff - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Jan 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"I thank the Secretary of State for his response. Will he further advise us on what assessment his Government have made of the Israeli Government’s intent to comply with UN Security Council resolution 2334 on illegal Israeli settlements?..."Paula Sherriff - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 23 Feb 2016
Oral Answers to Questions
"The Minister may recall that in response to my amendment to the Finance Bill last year, the Government promised to negotiate with the European Commission for a zero rate of VAT on women’s sanitary products, and the Chancellor repeated that pledge in his autumn statement. It is time the tampon …..."Paula Sherriff - View Speech
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