The Bishop of Southwark asked a question on the need to actively work to prevent illegal purchase of property in the West Bank through the UK banking system on 6th July 2026:
The Lord Bishop of Southwark: My Lords, the Minister referred to the advice that the Government published following the Statement on 9 June warning of the dubious legality of the purchase of property in the West Bank. Will she acknowledge that those most likely to do so are unlikely to heed such advice? Will she ensure that HMRC and the Financial Conduct Authority act to inhibit the unlawful use of funds in this way through the UK banking system?
Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab, FCDO): UK agencies are well aware of the Government’s position on this. The advice we have given is to guide and protect UK businesses and individuals from getting themselves involved—perhaps unwittingly, although the issues around this are fairly well understood—in something that is illegal.
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