Written question asked by Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 1 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 November 2022. It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 November 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Melilla: Immigration Controls
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Spanish counterparts on the role of Spanish border officials in the events which led to the death of people in Melilla on 24 June 2022.
- Answer
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Senior FCDO officials have spoken to the relevant authorities in Spain and Morocco regarding the events of Friday 24 June on the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla, during which many migrants died. We welcome the decision of both authorities to carry out investigations and follow up on the incident.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 76009
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Death Borders Immigration controls Migrants Spain Melilla
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- 2022-11-08 16:55:28 +0000
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