Urgent Debates Declined — Gaza Aid—Signing of Joint Statement

Members, I’ve received a letter from the Hon Phil Twyford seeking to debate, under Standing Order 399, the Government’s signing of a joint statement calling for Israel to allow a full resumption of aid into Gaza. This is a particular case of recent occurrence for which there is ministerial responsibility. However, that signing of a statement is not a matter that is of so urgent a proportion as to warrant the setting aside of the business of the House today. The application is declined.