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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2017. It was answered by Alan Duncan (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 January 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Berlin: Security

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the security situation in Berlin since the terrorist attacks in that city on 19 December 2016.

Answer

At the time of the attack in Berlin on 19 December, we judged that there was a high threat from terrorism in Germany. This was and continues to be reflected in Foreign Office Travel Advice. Following the attack, the German authorities have increased security measures across the country. An investigation by the German authorities into the attack is ongoing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58576
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Terrorism Security Berlin
Link
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