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Written question asked by Steve Witherden (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Craig Foreman and Lindsay Foreman

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to raise the case of Lindsay and Craig Foreman with her US counterpart.

Answer

As the Foreign Secretary has said, Craig and Lindsay's detention in Iran is completely appalling and unjustified. We regularly engage likeminded states on issues of mutual interest, including the detention of our nationals abroad.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17176
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Detainees British nationals abroad Iran Foreman, Craig Foreman, Lindsay
Link
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