§ 15. Mr. Mott-Radclyffeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any Swiss diplomatic or consular representative in charge of British interests in Persia has yet been allowed to visit Captain Navarra, a British subject arrested by the Persian authorities on 12th November, 1952, and arrange for such legal assistance as he may require when brought before a Persian court.
§ Mr. NuttingNo Swiss representative has so far been allowed to visit Mr. Navarra, the Persian authorities having continued to refuse permission on the ground that the preliminary investigation has not yet been completed. Her Majesty's Government have requested the Swiss Legation at Tehran to provide Mr. Navarra with legal assistance. This is being done.
§ Mr. Mott-RadclyffeDo I understand that there is no date yet fixed for Captain Navarra to be brought to trial?
§ Mr. NuttingNo date has yet been fixed.