House of Commons – Nov. 15, 2023 – 3

Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 33), That the amendment be made. Amendment: Amendment proposed: (h), at the end of the Question to add: “but respectfully regret that the Gracious Speech fails to include measures that would require the Government to uphold international law and protect all civilians in Israel and Palestine;

unequivocally condemn the horrific killings by Hamas and the taking of hostages;

reaffirm that there must be an end to the collective punishment of the Palestinian people;

call for the urgent release of all hostages and an end to the siege of Gaza to allow vital supplies of food, fuel, medicine and water to reach the civilian population;

note the growing calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire from the United Nations and its aid agencies;

and therefore call on the Government to join with the international community in urgently pressing all parties to agree to an immediate ceasefire.”—(Stephen Flynn.)