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Written question asked by Baroness Helic (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 March 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 April 2018. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 April 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Ali Mamlouk

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that Ali Mamlouk, Director of the Syrian National Security Bureau, visited Rome in January in contravention of EU sanctions; what representations they have made to the government of Italy in that regard; and whether Mr Mamlouk has made any visit to the UK since being placed on the list of EU restrictive measures.

Answer

We are aware of reports alleging that Ali Mamlouk, the Director of the Syrian National Security Bureau, visited Rome in January. The UK takes seriously the need to ensure EU sanctions are robustly enforced and we have raised our concern with Italian officials. Ali Mamlouk has not made any visit to the UK since being designated under EU sanctions in 2011.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6761
Session
2017-19
Subjects
EU law Travel restrictions Sanctions Syria Italy Mamlouk, Ali
Link
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