Written question asked by Baroness Cox (Crossbench) on Monday, 28 October 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 November 2019. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 4 November 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Syria: Military Intervention
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the withdrawal of United States forces from north east Syria, whether the Coalition for the Defeat of ISIS’ mission now includes retaining control over the al-Omar oilfield and the prevention of access to that oilfield by Syrian Armed Forces.
- Answer
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The purpose of the Global Coalition is to degrade and defeat Daesh. As part of this work, the Global Coalition has been engaged in a comprehensive campaign to disrupt and prevent Daesh from raising funds. US military decisions and troop movements are a matter for the US government.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL436
- Session
- 2019-19
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Oil USA Syria Military intervention Islamic State
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- 2019-12-11 16:32:52 +0000
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