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Written question asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UK Independence Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead (Labour) on Monday, 7 December 2009.


Alec Collett

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the remains of the British citizen Mr Alec Collett have been identified in Lebanon; and, if so, what plans they have for their return to his family.
Answer

The UN has taken the lead on organising and funding this recovery operation including liaising with UK police and Mr Collett's family to ensure that his remains are returned to the UK. Our embassy in Beirut has been engaged throughout at a senior level and is assisting where required with the arrangements for the cremation and repatriation of Mr Collett's remains.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
183; 715 c80WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Death Hostage taking United Nations Lebanon Collett, Alec
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk