Written question asked by Jimmy Wray (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 April 2002. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 April 2002 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, If he will make a statement on the situation of the British Taliban and Al Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo Bay. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Wray: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the situation of the British Taliban and al-Qaeda suspects held at Guantanamo bay. [45541] Mr. Bradshaw: We remain in close touch with the US Government about the British detainees in Guantanamo Bay, their status, the legal procedure to which they might be subject and their welfare. In response to our approaches, the US Government have given us the assurance that they would treat all UK detainees humanely and consistently with the principles of the Geneva Convention.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 383 c832W;383 c830W; 45541
Session: 2001-02
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Detainees British nationality Terrorism Afghanistan Guantanamo Bay al Qaeda Taliban
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