Written questions by Law.

How many private aircraft landed at Leuchars Station between 28 September 2025 and 6th October 2025.

A total of twenty civil private aircraft used Leuchars during that period.

How many private aircraft have landed at Leuchars Station since 30 October 2023.

100 private aircraft have landed at Leuchars Station since 30 October 2023.

How much revenue has been generated by his Department by private aircraft landing at Leuchars Station since 30 October 2023.

Private aircraft use of Leuchars Aerodrome has generated revenue of circa £204,420, since 30 October 2023.

How many Israeli Air Force operated planes have (a) landed and (b) taken off from British territory since 6 February 2024.

For operational security reasons and as a matter of policy, the Ministry of Defence will neither confirm, deny, nor comment on any foreign nations’ military aircraft movement or operations within UK airspace or UK overseas bases.

Whether compliance with international humanitarian law was raised during meetings between (a) his officials, (b) General Oded Basyuk and (c) Israeli army officials on 22 January 2025.

Yes.

How many Royal Air Force operated planes flew to Israel between 9 May 2024 and 19 January 2025.

19 Royal Air Force operated aircraft flew to Israel between 9 May 2024 and 19 January 2025.

Pursuant to question 26214 tabled on 23 January 2025 on Oded Basyuk, if he will publish transcripts of these meetings.

Major General Basyuk visited the UK as part of our concerted effort to reduce the risk of escalation in the Middle East and to achieve a peaceful resolution in Gaza and Lebanon. Discussions focussed on regional security concerns and included UK calls to implement all phases of the Gaza ceasefire deal in full and establish a pathway to lasting peace and security for the region. Unfortunately, it is not possible to publish the minutes from the meeting as they discuss operationally sensitive matters.

(a) how many visits to Israel and (b) for what purpose the (i) Chief of the Defence Staff, (ii) Chief of the Air Staff and (iii) Commander of Strategic Command have made since 1 January 2024.

Since 1 January 2024, the Chief of the Defence Staff has visited Israel twice and the Chief of the Air Staff has visited Israel once, to discuss the longstanding defence relationship, encourage de-escalation and compliance with international humanitarian law, and promote long-term peace in the region. Commander Strategic Command has not visited Israel since 1 January 2024.

How many Israeli armed forces personnel are attending training courses in the UK; which courses they are taking; and where those courses are located.

This information is being withheld in order to protect personal information and to avoid prejudicing relations between the United Kingdom and another State.

Pursuant to the Answer of 4 December 2024 to Question 16506 on Israel Defence Forces, whether (a) UK-Israel military cooperation and (b) the sale of arms was discussed during the meeting between the Chief of the Defence Staff and his Israeli counterparts on 25 November 2024.

The topics mentioned in the hon. Member's question were not raised during the meeting between Lieutenant General Halevi and the Chief of the Defence Staff on 25 November. In terms of the subject of discussions, I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 27 November 2024, to Question 16506.

Whether he met the Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces during his visit to the UK in November 2024.

As part of the concerted UK effort, along with allies and partners, to reach a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza, the Chief of the Defence Staff hosted his counterparts from Israel and other international partners on Monday 25 November. The Secretary of State did not meet with Lieutenant General Halevi. Discussions recognised Israel’s right to security, as well as including the UK calls for an immediate ceasefire in both Lebanon and Gaza, the need for greater humanitarian access into Gaza, the release of all hostages, and the requirement for all parties to comply with international humanitarian law. We continue to work with international partners to encourage de-escalation and promote long-term peace and security in the Middle East.