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Poland: Abduction

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 6179

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Polish counterpart on international parental child abduction.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

This Government takes International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA) extremely seriously and I recognise the impact that it has on families, particularly the affected children. I raised the issue with my Polish counterpart, Deputy Foreign Minister Prawda, during a meeting on 12 July. IPCA remains a priority for this government and we will continue to use every available opportunity to register our serious concerns and seek updates on the steps the Polish government are taking to address outstanding issues.

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