To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 6 March 2018 (HL5686) which stated that they are "firmly opposed to sanctions or boycotts against Israel", what representations they are making to the European Network for Mental Health Service Evaluation about its decision to cancel its planned conference in Israel, allegedly due to fear that it will come under pressure from the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign.
Answered on
31 July 2019
The UK is strongly opposed to the Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions Movement against Israel. Boycotts divide people and reduce understanding, but ultimately it will be the decision of an individual, organisation or company whether to operate in Israel. We believe the best way to combat this movement is through discussion rather than legislation.