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Israel: Detainees

Asked by Steve DarlingLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 2 June 2026UIN 3901

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to provide support to (a) Elliott Michael Roberts and (b) other detained British nationals in Israel.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

I refer the Hon Member to my statement to the House on 21 May, and to the answer provided on 1 June in response to Question 2817.

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