Shamima Begum - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:56 pm on 3 February 2026.

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Photo of Lord Hanson of Flint Lord Hanson of Flint The Minister of State, Home Department 3:56, 3 February 2026

On the first part of my noble friend’s question, the Government are obviously deeply concerned about developments in north-east Syria. However, we welcome the agreement between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces to integrate military and civilian institutions, and we will continue to monitor what happens in northern Syria. Regarding Shamima Begum, my noble friend knows that I try to be helpful on these matters. However, I cannot be any more helpful than I was last time, which is to say that a process has been followed and there is further discussion in the European courts. I cannot anticipate or comment upon that matter until such time as those issues are resolved.