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Hostage Taking

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 128411

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will set out whether the Prime Minister and any Number 10 special adviser reviewed the shortlist for the incoming special envoy for hostage affairs; and if Number 10 h

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer she was provided on 15 January 2025 in response to Question 22098.

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