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Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 November 2013, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 December 2013. It was answered by Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 November 2013.


Democratic Republic of the Congo

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any of the five asylum seekers returned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo through N’djili airport on 8 June 2011 was subsequently arrested; and, if so, when they first became aware of any arrest.[HL3436]

Answer

There were no returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo on 8 June 2011.

UK Embassy officials in Kinshasa were at N'djili airport to witness the arrival and processing of five returnees on 8 June 2012. The Embassy has stated that it was not aware of any returnees from the UK, including on this flight, being detained.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3436; 749 c262WA
Session
2013-14
Related items
Democratic Republic of Congo
Monday, 9 December 2013
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Asylum Arrests Deportation Democratic Republic of the Congo
Link
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