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Written question asked by Bishop of Coventry (Bishops (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 28 June 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 July 2022. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 July 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Guantanamo Bay: Closures

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representation they have made to the government of the United States of America to close the detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay.

Answer

The UK Government's long-standing position remains that the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay should close. We will continue to engage with the US Government on this issue, as we do on a range of national security issues, and in the context of our joint determination to tackle international terrorism and combat violent extremism.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1305
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Closures Guantanamo Bay
Link
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