§ 6. Mr. Dodds-Parkerasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs what action has been taken in the past three years against Commonwealth countries which have maltreated United Kingdom citizens.
§ Mr. George ThomasHer Majesty's Government have a constant concern for the consular protection of United Kingdom citizens overseas in Commonwealth as in foreign countries. Whenever evidence has reached us of unfair treatment prompt and vigorous representations have been made to the Government concerned and, in cases of arrest or detention, urgent steps have been taken to obtain access for a British representative and a legal adviser.
§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs on what principles High Commissioners are told to proceed when citizens of the 404W United Kingdom and Colonies are arrested in Commonwealth countries.
§ Mr. George ThomasThe principles on which the practice of High Commissioners is based in relation to the arrest of citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies do not differ in substance from those applicable in foreign countries. It is the duty of High Commissioners to give appropriate advice and help to citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies in accordance with these principles and with Commonwealth practice.