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Written question asked by Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 24 April 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 April 2017 (named day). It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 April 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Syria: Armed Conflict

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to help to prevent military action being taken against Syrian civilians by the Assad regime.

Answer

The British Government has been clear in its condemnation of regime attacks against civilians in Syria, including the appalling chemical weapons attack on 4 April in Khan Sheikhoun which killed over 70 people and wounded hundreds. We supported the US action against the Shayrat airbase on 7 April. We hope it will deter further use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime. By destroying up to 20 strike aircraft, this operation will have reduced the regime's ability to bomb civilians.

The UK also continues to support the UN mediated negotiations on a political settlement. Only a transition away from Asad can deliver sustainable peace.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71755
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Armed conflict Civilians Syria
Link
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