00:01Has the Speaker received any notice of a statement from the Government
00:05following the interception today by Israeli forces of more than 50 boats
00:10carrying aid for Gaza in international waters west of Cyprus?
00:14There are UK citizens on these vessels, including my constituent Chris Hill from Clotterbont near Carnarvon.
00:21Could he advise me on how UK citizens' rights to provide humanitarian aid
00:25and the right to freedom of navigation in international waters can be guaranteed in this case,
00:31as well, of course, as their right to immediate and unimpeded access to British consular officials?
00:38Can I just say thank you, the Honourable Lady, for giving me notice of the point of order.
00:44As you would expect, I have received no notice of a statement on this matter,
00:48but the Government frontbench will have heard that the Honourable Member is concerned.
00:52She is an experienced member and knows there are many opportunities for her to raise this matter
00:57on behalf of her constituents.
01:00If she requires further advice, she could consult with the clerks and the table office,
01:05but I certainly know this won't be the end of it,
01:07and who knows, the accused may be an option with no guarantees.
01:13You
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