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Written question asked by Greg Smith (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Thursday, 2 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Iain Guille

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations she has made to her Turkish counterpart on the pre-trial detention of Iain Guille, and what steps she is taking to help protect his welfare.

Answer

The Minister of State for Europe, Stephen Doughty, has discussed Iain Guille's detention and welfare with his Turkish counterpart on two occasions, most recently in February 2026. UK Consular officials, in conjunction with their Canadian counterparts, have raised concerns about Mr Guille's welfare with the Turkish authorities, and will continue to monitor his health and welfare while he is detained, engaging with the relevant authorities as appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122285
Session
2024-26
Related items
Iain Guille
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Detainees Trials Turkey Landslips Guille, Iain
Link
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