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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:30 pm on 19 July 2001.

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Photo of Robin Cook Robin Cook Lord Privy Seal 12:30, 19 July 2001

I am happy to tell the hon. Gentleman that his constituent is getting full consular support. We have been in contact with him and the other UK nationals involved since the day of their arrest. We have also been in contact with their lawyer. We will continue to do all we can to provide consular support to him. I know from my previous work at the Foreign Office that it would be counter-productive for us to intervene politically in what is a judicial matter, but all possible consular support will be given.