Speaking on Monday in an urgent question regarding Syria, James Wild urged the Foreign Secretary David Lammy to ensure that the detention facilities holding Daesh fighters in Syria are maintained to ensure that anyone who threatens British security is imprisoned.
On 9 December, Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered an urgent statement to Parliament following the recent developments in the region which led to the end of the Assad family's five-decade rule.
Speaking in Parliament James said:
“The Syrian Democratic Forces are managing detention facilities holding 9,000 Daesh fighters in Syria. What is the Foreign Secretary’s assessment of the likelihood of ensuring the continued management of those facilities, keeping people who threaten our security imprisoned? What action is he taking with allies to achieve that outcome?”
David Lammy, Foreign Secretary:
“As I have said, this is the No. 1 issue for the UK Government. We will continue to work closely with in-country partners and those in neighbouring countries to ensure that safety for our population. This is a very serious issue and the UK Government are fully engaged across all channels.”
