§ Mr. Platts-Millsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware that Mr. Stephen Barber, Athens correspondent of the "News Chronicle," has been forbidden by the Greek authorities to leave the country; what form of protest was made by the British Ambassador; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MayhewThe Greek Government have made it clear to His Majesty's Ambassador that Mr. Barber is free to leave Greece provided he gives adequate warning of his departure. The Greek Minister for the Press has issued a statement to this effect, adding that the Greek authorities were only concerned to ensure that Mr. Barber would be available to give evidence, if required, in connection with the murder of the American journalist Mr. George Polk. His Majesty's Ambassador has been in contact with the Greek Government on the matter but there has been no occasion for any protest.