HC Deb 17 November 1986 vol 105 c49W
Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has concluded his investigation into the fate of the British prisoners of war interrogated by Group E during the period when Kurt Waldhiem was a senior intelligence officer.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

The Ministry of Defence is searching its records for information relating to four British service men whose names the hon. and learned Member sent to the Secretary of State for Defence in June. The search is nearing completion. I shall communicate the result to the hon. and learned Member when it is available.

Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what instruction he has given to the British delegation to the Helsinki review conference in Vienna as regards attendance at any ceremony held in connection with the conference hosted by President Kurt Waldheim.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

The British delegation will play an appropriate part in any ceremony held in connection with the conference.