Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will commit to meeting with British nationals with family members held hostage in Gaza.

Our full sympathies are with families affected by the horrific terrorist attacks committed by Hamas. Since the attacks on 7 October, we have worked tirelessly to support the British people affected. Intensive diplomatic efforts are ongoing with the Qataris, Israelis and others to secure the release of all hostages.

The Foreign Secretary met British nationals with family members held hostage, and other families with British links, on Monday 4 December. He also met with family members on his visit to Israel. The Foreign Secretary and other Ministers will continue to meet with and support family members.