HC Deb 24 October 1968 vol 770 cc338-9W
79. Mr. A. Royle

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what dates this year Senor Antonio Arguedas visited the United Kingdom; what information he gave on arrival to immigration or airport officials; if he made any facilities available for the interview with Senor Arguedas by officials of a foreign intelligence agency; and if he will make a statement.

81. Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what date Senor Oscar Pizarro Barrios was allowed to enter Great Britain earlier this year; where he stayed; and when he left.

Mr. Ennals

Senor Arguedas arrived at Gatwick Airport on 27th July. He sought permission to stay here for a few days at a London hotel. He was accompanied by Senor Barrios. Senor Barrios left the United Kingdom on 28th July, and Senor Arguedas on 2nd August. Senor Arguedas was free during his stay here to go where he wished and to communicate with whom he pleased. Facilities were provided for him to see the Bolivian Ambassador and the Cuban Ambassador.

Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, on what date Senor Antonio Arguedas, the former Bolivian Minister of the Interior, was allowed to enter Great Britain earlier this year; where is stayed; and when he left.

Mr. Ennals

I would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer I gave today to his earlier Question.