HC Deb 11 March 1998 vol 308 c260W
Mr. Livsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been made to the Antiguan authorities on behalf of Mr. Thomas Bufton. [33689]

Mr. Fatchett

No representations have been made to the Antiguan authorities on behalf of Mr. Bufton. He has been charged with attempted murder. This is a matter for the courts. Mr. Bufton has engaged a lawyer to act on his behalf.

Mr. Livsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if UK representatives were present at the committal hearing of Mr. Thomas Bufton in Antigua on 23 February. [33688]

Mr. Fatchett

Yes. The Consular Assistant at the British High Commission in Antigua attended the committal hearing of Mr. Thomas Bufton on 23 February.

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