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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the scope for cooperation with the government of Türkiye to support the recovery of Syria.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the scope for cooperation with the government of Türkiye to support the recovery of Syria.
Turkey is a valued ally sharing many of our priorities regarding Syria. We are looking to deepen cooperation on Syria, and we engage regularly at Ministerial level. The UK Office for Syria and British Embassy Ankara are in regular dialogue with Turkish counterparts about opportunities for cooperation.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Türkiye’s contribution to countering Daesh and other terrorist groups in Syria; and what discussions they have had with the Turkish government on counter-terrorism cooperation to support a stable and secure transition in Syria.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Türkiye’s contribution to countering Daesh and other terrorist groups in Syria; and what discussions they have had with the Turkish government on counter-terrorism cooperation to support a stable and secure transition in Syria.
To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect to establish full diplomatic representation in Syria.
To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect to establish full diplomatic representation in Syria.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to improve the processing times of indefinite leave to remain applications for Syrian nationals.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to improve the processing times of indefinite leave to remain applications for Syrian nationals.
Applications for indefinite leave to remain are considered within 6 months of their submission where possible in accordance with published customer service standards, which are available here Settlement: customer service standards - GOV.UK
If an application is assessed to be complex and will take longer, for example supporting documents need to be verified, an individual needs to attend an interview or because of an individual’s personal circumstances, the individual will be contacted and notified of this.
Additional resource has been deployed to focus on these applications, and the Home Office is working at pace to ensure that the number of outstanding applications and waiting times decrease.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support humanitarian efforts in Syria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support humanitarian efforts in Syria.
The UK has provided over £4.8 billion in aid to date to Syria, our largest ever response to a single humanitarian crisis. We have allocated up to £68 million of funding to support Syria for financial year 2026/27.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when his Department intends to appoint a fully accredited UK Ambassador to Damascus.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when his Department intends to appoint a fully accredited UK Ambassador to Damascus.
The former Foreign Secretary and Minister for the Middle East visited Damascus last year to renew, and progress, UK-Syria relations. Since then, the UK Special Representative for Syria and the Development Director for Syria have been regular visitors, most recently in September, alongside other UK officials.
We continue to regularly engage the new Syrian Government and are committed to supporting them to deliver a more stable, free and prosperous future for the Syrian people. We are exploring options for a more permanent presence in Damascus and how we can support Syria further.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will set out the UK's diplomatic presence in Syria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will set out the UK's diplomatic presence in Syria.
The former Foreign Secretary and Minister for the Middle East visited Damascus last year to renew, and progress, UK-Syria relations. Since then, the UK Special Representative for Syria and the Development Director for Syria have been regular visitors, most recently in September, alongside other UK officials.
We continue to regularly engage the new Syrian Government and are committed to supporting them to deliver a more stable, free and prosperous future for the Syrian people. We are exploring options for a more permanent presence in Damascus and how we can support Syria further.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with international counterparts to ensure the safety of Christians in Syria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with international counterparts to ensure the safety of Christians in Syria.
I refer the Honourable Member to the answer provided on 22 June in response to Question 10866 and to the former Minister for the Middle East's written statement to the House on 29 April.
I am committed to raising issues related to freedom of religion or belief, including for Christians in Syria at every appropriate opportunity.
Assad had been militarily reliant on Russia and Iran. Since his fall, the UK has been among those to engage with the interim government and lift many sanctions.
Assad had been militarily reliant on Russia and Iran. Since his fall, the UK has been among those to engage with the interim government and lift many sanctions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help Syria develop local governance and security structures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help Syria develop local governance and security structures.
I refer the Rt Honourable Member to the answer provided by the former Minister for the Middle East on 4 June in response to Question 5915.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what arrangements his Department has put in place to monitor significant changes to the Syrian national curriculum; and how the findings of any monitoring will inform the UK's technical assistance to the Syrian Ministry of Education.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what arrangements his Department has put in place to monitor significant changes to the Syrian national curriculum; and how the findings of any monitoring will inform the UK's technical assistance to the Syrian Ministry of Education.
Supporting the different groups in Syria is a UK priority which we promote through our humanitarian work and via our support to the education sector. The UK's 'Syria Education Programme' has delivered quality, inclusive education to over 980,000 primary aged children in Northwest Syria since 2018, improving learning outcomes with a strong focus on gender equity and disability inclusion. We are providing technical assistance to the Syrian Ministry of Education to enhance national education policy and planning, building on areas of our technical expertise including inclusive education. We will continue to advocate that the process of curriculum change in Syria should be transparent and consultative, and, with other development partners, will continue to monitor significant changes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps is the UK taking to help the Syrian Government develop governance and security structures which reflect the religious and ethnic makeup of that country.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps is the UK taking to help the Syrian Government develop governance and security structures which reflect the religious and ethnic makeup of that country.
I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided by the former Minister for the Middle East on 4 June in response to Question 5915.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what consideration she has given to appointing a new British ambassador to Syria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what consideration she has given to appointing a new British ambassador to Syria.
I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided on this issue by the previous Foreign Secretary and the Permanent Under Secretary during their hearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee on 14 July.
Following President Assad’s fall in 2024, an interim Syrian parliament and government are in place. In 2026, steps are underway to integrate Kurdish areas.
Following President Assad’s fall in 2024, an interim Syrian parliament and government are in place. In 2026, steps are underway to integrate Kurdish areas.
A summary of statistics on people seeking asylum in the UK and refugees who arrive in the UK through resettlement programmes.
A summary of statistics on people seeking asylum in the UK and refugees who arrive in the UK through resettlement programmes.
Extensive violence targeted some religious minorities in 2025. Tensions continued in 2026. The UK has called for accountability and an inclusive transition.
Extensive violence targeted some religious minorities in 2025. Tensions continued in 2026. The UK has called for accountability and an inclusive transition.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to make future UK assistance for education and reconstruction in Syria contingent upon demonstrable progress towards a national curriculum that promotes pluralism, respect for religious and ethnic minorities, gender equality, peace education and inclusive citizenship, to support an inclusive and...
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to make future UK assistance for education and reconstruction in Syria contingent upon demonstrable progress towards a national curriculum that promotes pluralism, respect for religious and ethnic minorities, gender equality, peace education and inclusive citizenship, to support an inclusive and...
Supporting the rights of women and minority groups in Syria is a UK priority which we promote through our humanitarian work and via our support to the education sector. The UK's 'Syria Education Programme' has delivered quality, inclusive education to over 980,000 primary aged children in Northwest Syria since 2018, improving learning outcomes with a strong focus on gender equity and disability inclusion. We are providing technical assistance to the Syrian Ministry of Education to enhance national education policy and planning, building on areas of our technical expertise including inclusive education. We will continue to advocate that the process of curriculum change in Syria should be transparent and consultative, and, with other development partners, will continue to monitor significant changes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of current levels of food security in Syria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of current levels of food security in Syria.
On the reconstruction challenges facing Syria, I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 4 June in response to Question 5915. The UK provided £104 million to Syria for financial year 2025/26, funding life-saving humanitarian assistance, as well as support for Syria's longer-term recovery.
On the specific issue of food security, the World Food Programme reports that conditions are gradually improving. However, more than 80 per cent of Syrian families are still unable to reliably access enough nutritious food. This assessment helps shape UK support through our agriculture and humanitarian assistance programmes, which aim to improve food security, support livelihoods and strengthen resilience.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policy of the reconstruction in Syria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policy of the reconstruction in Syria.
On the reconstruction challenges facing Syria, I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 4 June in response to Question 5915. The UK provided £104 million to Syria for financial year 2025/26, funding life-saving humanitarian assistance, as well as support for Syria's longer-term recovery.
On the specific issue of food security, the World Food Programme reports that conditions are gradually improving. However, more than 80 per cent of Syrian families are still unable to reliably access enough nutritious food. This assessment helps shape UK support through our agriculture and humanitarian assistance programmes, which aim to improve food security, support livelihoods and strengthen resilience.