HC Deb 31 July 1961 vol 645 c116W
85. Sir Richard Pilkington

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will make a further statement about the detention of Dr. Cecil Scott in Portugal; and what arrangements are being made for his release.

91. Mr. D. Foot

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he has received any further report from Her Majesty's Ambassador at Lisbon regarding the detention in prison of Dr. Cecil Scott.

93. Mr. Dugdale

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will make a further statement about the arrest and imprisonment of Dr. Scott by the Portuguese authorities.

Mr. Heath

Further representations have been made to the Portuguese authorities. I am advised however that under Portuguese law a person can be held without being charged for a considerable time. Dr. Scott is being properly treated and was visited by his wife on 25th and 28th July.

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