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Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 October 2018. It was answered by Alan Duncan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


USA: Intelligence Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has undertaken a review of intelligence cooperation with the United States as a result of the appointment of Gina Haspel as the Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency.

Answer

It is the longstanding policy of successive British Governments not to comment on intelligence matters. The UK-US relationship is grounded in our history and shared traditions. In both countries, intelligence work takes place within a strong legal framework.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
177207
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Intelligence services International assistance USA US Central Intelligence Agency Haspel, Gina
Link
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