§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what representations were made in Kinshasa about the expulsion from the Democratic Republic of the Congo of Mr. John Latz representing the Daily Telegraph in Lubumbashi, and about the treatment of other 7W British subjects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. WhiteAt the time of Mr. Latz's arrest and during his detention repeated representations were made both in Kinshasa and London. Our Embassy in Kinshasa also protested, on instructions, at his final expulsion from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Three British subjects are at present in prison in the Congo, all on criminal charges. We are satisfied that their cases are being properly dealt with in accordance with Congolese law.
The treatment of British subjects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is closely watched by our diplomatic and consular officers there and representations are made when necessary.