Baroness Cox receives answers to her written questions on UK involvement in Syria

Baroness Cox (crossbench) posed questions to the UK Government about its response to the killing of a British soldier in Syria and British funding of the Free Syrian Army following the attack. Earl Howe (Con) submitted his written replies. 

Baroness Cox

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Turkey about the laying of a roadside bomb in Manbij, Syria, reportedly by allies of Turkey, which killed a British soldier on 29 March.

Earl Howe

The Government will not provide any additional information on the circumstances surrounding the death of Sgt Tonroe.

Hansard source: HL6883 

Baroness Cox

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the outcome of the investigation by the Global Coalition into the death of a British soldier in Manbij, Syria, on 29 March; and whom that investigation determined was responsible for laying the bomb.

Earl Howe 

The Government will not provide any additional information on the circumstances surrounding the death of Sergeant Tonroe at this time.

Hansard source: HL6881

Baroness Cox

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to withdraw support from the Free Syrian Army (FSA), following reports that the FSA were responsible for the roadside bomb which killed a British soldier in Manbij on 29 March.

Earl Howe

The UK is not providing support to the Free Syrian Army. The Government will not provide any additional information on the circumstances surrounding the death of Sgt Tonroe.

Hansard source: HL6880 

You can see all of Baroness Cox’s written questions and answers here