HL Deb 15 March 2004 vol 659 cc4-5WA
Baroness Ludford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the five British detainees in Guantanamo Bay, whose prospective release has been announced, will return to the United Kingdom. [HL1614]

Lord Lester of Herne Hill

What are the reasons for the continuing delay in the repatriation of those British detainees at Guantanamo whose repatriation has been agreed by the governments of the United States and the United Kingdom. [HL1767]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The five British nationals detained at Guantanamo Bay, whose prospective release was announced on 19 February, returned to the UK on 9 March.

Baroness Ludford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

In view of the release of Danish and Spanish nationals from Guantanamo Bay, why they have not been able to secure the immediate release of the British detainees. [HL1615]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

Five of the British detainees returned to the UK on 9 March. Discussions between the UK and US Governments about the other four British detainees continue. The Government's position remains that either they should have a fair trial in accordance with international standards or they should be returned to the UK.