HC Deb 15 February 1956 vol 548 c2347
23. Mr. Dodds

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what representations have been made to the French Government in respect to the detaining in prison in Amiens of three British subjects, R. N. Bradley, K. W. Saward and B. M. Hutton since 17th July, 1955, without trial.

Mr. Dodds-Parker

I would refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given by my noble Friend on 13th February to the hon. Member for Norfolk. Central (Sir F. Medlicott).

Mr. Dodds

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that I have seen that answer? Will the hon. Gentleman say why no representations were made until Questions were put on the Order Paper? Is it a fact that the lack of activity is due to the fact that these three men are just poor people?

Mr. Dodds-Parker

Certainly not. A member of the consulate has seen the three men concerned recently, but the consulate has been in touch with the defence lawyers from the start of this case.