§ Ross CranstonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with(a) NGOs and (b) Amnesty International on Guantanamo Bay; and if he will make a statement. [91089]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary (and officials) have written to Amnesty International on the issues raised about Guantanamo Bay. The Foreign Secretary has not had discussions with other NGOs on the subject.
We continue to encourage the US to move forward with the process of resolving the position of the detainees. The Foreign Secretary discussed Guantanamo Bay most recently with the US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, on 5 January.
§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with his US counterpart on the position under international law of those detained at Guantanamo Bay. [91868]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has had regular discussions about the detention of British nationals at Guantanamo Bay with the US Secretary of State, most recently on 5 January. Whatever their status, the detainees are entitled to humane treatment, and if prosecuted, a fair trial. We228W have encouraged the US to move forward with the process of determining the detainees' future, and shall continue to do so.