Written questions

Syria: Sanctions

Lords · Question HL7989 · Tabled 2 Jun 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 11 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to remove the remaining sanctions in relation to Syria, in the light of US plans to do so.

Answer

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 11 Jun 2025

In April, the UK lifted sanctions on some sectors, including trade, energy production, transport and finance, and de-listed 12 government and media entities, including the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Interior. This followed the removal of asset fr...