§ John AustinTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for how long each of the British citizens being held in Guantanamo Bay has been held; and if he will make a statement. [151471]
§ Mr. MullinThere are nine British nationals detained at Guantanamo Bay. Three of the British nationals were transferred to Guantanamo Bay in January 2002, two in February 2002, two in May 2002, one in October 2002 and one in February 2003.
The Government's discussions with the US about the future of all the British detainees at Guantanamo Bay are continuing. It is hoped that the situation will be resolved in the next few weeks.