§ Mr. Delargyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has any statement to make about the arrest of a British journalist, Mr. Llew Gardner, at 81W Teheran, and his detention there from 17th July to 25th July.
§ Mr. R. AllanMr. Gardner was arrested and placed in custody by the Iranian authorities on 17th July. He was at the time in a restricted area without a travel permit. After making investigations, the Iranian authorities decided not to prefer any charge against Mr. Gardner and he was released on 22nd July. He left the country on the same day.
Our Embassy in Teheran was in contact with the Iranian authorities during Mr. Gardner's detention.