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Syria: Detainees
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the heightened risk of former British national Islamic extremists escaping from the (a) al-Hol and (b) al-R
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- Answering body
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Tabled
- 17 Jan 2025
- Target answer date
- 21 Jan 2025
- Answer
- 27 Jan 2025 · 10 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
17 Jan 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the heightened risk of former British national Islamic extremists escaping from the (a) al-Hol and (b) al-R
21 Jan 2025
Target answer date
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27 Jan 2025
Answer published
As the present situation in Syria unfolds, we are working closely with partners to monitor any threats, including through our work with the Global Coalition Against Daesh. Our priority remains to ensure the safety and security of the UK. We will not hesit...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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