HC Deb 08 May 1967 vol 746 c155W
67. Mr. Orme

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what instructions he has given to the British Ambassador in Athens in regard to British in-wrests in Greece following the coup d'etat in that country.

Mr. William Rodgers

When the Ambassador visited London for consultations last week my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary gave him additional instructions about the three British subjects who were then under detention in Greece, two of whom have since been released and deported. Otherwise British interests have not been directly affected. But the Ambassador has of course standing instructions to protect the rights and property of British subjects and will do so as may be necessary.