A question on #Syria #Druze tabled by Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale on 07-05-2025 has been answered by Lord Collins of Highbury.

Heading: Syria: Druze
Question ID: 1800748
UIN: HL7261
House: Lords
Date tabled: 2025-05-07
Asking Member ID: 3276
Asking Member display name: Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale
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Asking Member Twitter reference: Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale
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Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Syria in response to reports of violence and persecution against the Druze community in areas under its control.
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Date answered: 2025-05-20
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Answering Member ID: 4222
Answering Member display name: Lord Collins of Highbury
Answering Member handle: Lord_Collins
Answering Member Twitter reference: @Lord_Collins
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Answer text: In our statement on 3 May, we publicly urged the Syrian government to take steps to shield civilians from violence and hold those responsible to account. The protection of all civilians and their full inclusion in the transition process is vital for peace...
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Answering body ID: 208
Answering body name: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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