Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 24788

Syria: Detainees

Tabled: 17 January 2025

Answered: 27 January 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the heightened risk of former British national Islamic extremists escaping from the (a) al-Hol and (b) al-R

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

As the present situation in Syria unfolds, we are working closely with partners to monitor any threats, including through our work with the Global Coalition Against Daesh. Our priority remains to ensure the safety and security of the UK. We will not hesit...

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