Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 17540

Gaza: Hostage Taking

Tabled: 3 December 2024
Answered: 17 December 2024

Question

Wendy Morton

Conservative — Aldridge-Brownhills

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the incoming US Administration on securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
Whilst we have not had any official discussions with the incoming US administration regarding the release of hostages, our position remains clear. It is appalling that hostages taken by Hamas terrorists on 7 October are still being held captive, including...
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