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Written question asked by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 30 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 July 2008. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Monday, 15 September 2008 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Rendition

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the statement of 21 February 2008, Official Report, columns 547-48, on terrorist suspects (renditions), what status the two planes carrying the detainees had when they refuelled at the US facility in Diego Garcia.
Answer

As indicated in my written ministerial statement to the House on 3 July 2008, Official Report, columns 58-59WS, the US considers these to be intelligence flights.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
215869; 479 c2196W
Session
2007-08
Related items
Terrorist Suspects (Renditions)
Thursday, 21 February 2008
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Rendition Diego Garcia
Link
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