§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what response has been received from the Spanish Government to the note verbale presented to it regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of Petty Officer Black in Spain; what report he has received from Her Majesty's ambassador in Madrid on progress in this case; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Tim EggarThe note and supporting documents were sent to the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 3 December 1985. Her Majesty's ambassador has reported that the papers have been passed to the Ministry of Justice and by them to the provincial court in Malaga, where any decision to re-open the case will be made. The Foreign Ministry will convey the findings of the court in due course.