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Guantanamo Detainees

Asked if the "Guantanamo Four" were going to be released, the PMOS said people would have to wait for the Foreign Secretary’s statement later. There was a very strict procedure in place with these cases, and the PMOS could not pre-empt the Foreign Secretary.

Asked why something was happening at the moment regarding the Guantanamo detainees, the PMOS said that the process was completed, but the Foreign Secretary had to inform the families, and then the House, which was happening. Discussions had been continuing with the US Authorities for some time, and when they were brought to a conclusion, then it was right and proper that announcements were made.

Asked if the security issues that surrounded the Guantanamo individuals could still be met, the PMOS said there was always a balance that had to be struck, and the Foreign Secretary would discuss later how that could be achieved.

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