§ Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with(a) his United States counterpart and (b) his counterparts in the European Union in respect of seeking early release of Mordechai Vanunu. [75452]
§ Mike O'BrienWe have not discussed Mr. Vanunu's detention with US or EU colleagues. But we have raised it with the Israeli authorities, most recently on 17 October when our Embassy in Tel Aviv did so with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They took note of our interest and agreed to keep the Embassy informed of developments. The Embassy in Tel Aviv will monitor Mr. Vanunu's parole hearing, which is expected to start on 29 October.