HC Deb 23 June 1969 vol 785 c987
14. Mr. Dodds-Parker

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a further statement about the British subjects, the crew of m.v. "Conqueror", awaiting trial in Bari since January 1968.

Mr. Foley

The local Italian judicial authorities have now informed our Consul at Bari that the trial of these British subjects will begin in Trani on 10th July.

Mr. Dodds-Parker

Will the hon. Gentleman express to the officials concerned in the Foreign Office and in Rome and Bari my thanks on behalf of my constituents and, I believe, of yours, Mr. Speaker, at having achieved this result after an unwarrantable delay of a year and a half?

Mr. Foley

Yes, Sir.

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