HC Deb 27 May 1968 vol 765 cc164-5W
48. Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why the British passport of Mr. J. Deegan was impounded by the British Embassy in Lomé, Togo; and if he will now arrange for its return.

Mr. William Rodgers

The passport was impounded in order to enable us to inquire fully into the circumstances leading up to the arrest and detention of Mr. Deegan and his companions in Togo. As the hon. Gentleman knows, Mr. Deegan has since been informed that his passport facilities are to be restored.