Written question asked by Chris Law (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 9 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Guantanamo Bay: Closures
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 23 October 2025 to Question 76596 and the Answer of 12 January 2023 to Question 119101 on Guantanamo Bay: Closures, what discussions did her Department have with its US counterparts ahead of the decision to change the UK Government's policy on the closure of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility.
- Answer
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The Hon Member will be aware that it has been the stated intention of the US administration since January 2025 to expand the facilities at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to serve as a large-scale migration detention centre. As stated in the answer to Question 76596, that remains a matter for the US.
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- 104499
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- 2024-26
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- Yes
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- Closures Guantanamo Bay
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