Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 40729
Turkey: Politics and Government
Tabled: 24 March 2025
Answered: 28 March 2025
Question
Graeme Downie
Labour — Dunfermline and Dollar
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Turkish Ambassador to the UK on the recent arrests in Istanbul on 19 March.
Answer
Stephen DoughtyAs a close friend and ally of Turkey the Government is closely monitoring the situation. Recent arrests are subject to ongoing domestic Turkish legal process. The UK expects Turkey to uphold its international commitments and the rule of law, including swi...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 40729) →