Hostage Taking
Commons · Question 22098 · Tabled 6 Jan 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 15 Jan 2025
Question
Asked by Alicia Kearns
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to appoint the (a) special envoy for hostage affairs and (b) special envoy for arbitrary detention.
Answer
Answered by Hamish Falconer, 15 Jan 2025
The FCDO is committed to strengthening support for British Nationals overseas, including through the appointment of an Envoy. Further details will be announced in due course.William Middleton has succeeded Charles Hay as Director for Gaza Hostages.