§ 59. Mr. A. Royleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what action he is now taking to secure the release of Anthony Grey from detention in Peking following the recent visit to him by our Chargé d'Affaires
§ Mr. M. StewartI would refer the hon. Gentleman to the remarks which I made during the Foreign Affairs Debate on 12th December.
Since his recent visit to Mr. Grey, the Head of our Mission in Peking has protested in the strongest possible terms to the Chinese authorities about the conditions in which Mr. Grey is being kept, requested immediate improvements and asked for his speedy release.—[Vol. 775, c. 606–7.]
§ Mr. Donald Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further steps he is taking to obtain the release of Anthony Grey; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. M. StewartI would refer the hon. Gentleman to my reply earlier today to the hon. Gentleman the Member for Richmond, Surrey (Mr. A. Royle).