§ 24. Dr. Gilbertasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the current whereabouts of Mr. Anil Clerk in the light of his representations to the Uganda Government.
§ Mr. GodberThe Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that investigations are continuing and that the High Commission will be informed as soon as any information is received. When he saw President Amin on 27th May our High Commissioner expressed deep concern. He was assured by the President that everything possible was being done.
§ Dr. GilbertI thank the right hon. Gentleman for that answer. Will he confirm that Mr. Clerk is a British passport-holder, and can he tell us the whereabouts of his immediate family? Will he accept and convey to the Ugandan Government the fact that Mr. Clerk is held in high regard in this country?
§ Mr. GodberYes, I understand that he is a British passport-holder, and so far as one can tell his family are in no danger. Investigations are still continuing with regard to Mr. Clerk's abduction, which is much to be deplored.