Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Thursday, 14 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 February 2002. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 February 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, under what circumstances he will confirm the names of UK citizens as being held in (a) Cuba and (b) Afghanistan for alleged associations with the Taliban and Al-Qaida.

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs under what circumstances he will confirm the names of UK citizens as being held in (a) Cuba and (b) Afghanistan for alleged associations with the Taliban and al-Qaeda. [37711] Mr. Bradshaw: The names of UK nationals detained in Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay are confirmed by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office only when we are satisfied that the information is correct and the next of kin have been informed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 37711; 380 c1312W;380 c1314W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Disclosure of information Armed conflict British nationality Prisoners USA Afghanistan Cuba al Qaeda Taliban
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