HC Deb 24 July 1969 vol 787 cc464-5W
Mr. Hamling

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the results of the latest discussions his Department has had with the Soviet Ambassador; and whether lie will now make a statement.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further progress he has made in negotiations over Mr. Gerald Brooke; and if he will make a statement before the rising of the House for the summer adjournment.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a further statement on the official negotiations that have been taking place with representatives of the Soviet Government to seek the release from prison of Mr. Gerald Brooke; and whether he will give an assurance that any information concerning this case will be submitted to the House of Commons before the summer adjournment.

Sir B. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will now make a further statement on the position of Gerald Brooke.

Mr. M. Stewart

I would refer the hon. Members to the statement which I made earlier today.