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Written question asked by Rupa Huq (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 9 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 January 2023 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 January 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Guantanamo Bay: Closures

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with the US government on closing the detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay.

Answer

The Foreign Secretary has not had recent discussions with the government of the United States of America on closing the detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay.

The UK Government's long-standing position is that the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay should close.


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Reference
119101
Session
2022-23
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