Point of Order

In the House of Commons, a minister has raised a point of order, expressing concerns about the government's inconsistency in explaining its policy on arms exports to Israel. The minister states that the explanations provided by ministers in the House are not aligned with accounts given in other places, including the House of Lords. The minister's noble friend, Lord Howard, is also pursuing this matter in the other place. The minister emphasizes that this is a critical foreign policy issue involving a close ally, and inquires whether the Speaker has received any indication that the Foreign Secretary intends to come to the House to make a statement on the matter and to clarify any misunderstandings that may have arisen due to the discrepancies between the information provided in the House and elsewhere. The minister's statement highlights the importance of transparency and consistency in the government's communication on this sensitive foreign policy issue, and the need for the House to receive a clear and comprehensive explanation from the relevant minister.