HC Deb 22 October 1971 vol 823 c207W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he proposes to take following the arrest and imprisonment in East Pakistan of the unarmed relief worker, Gordon Slaven, a British subject.

Mr. Anthony Royle

Mr. Slaven who is a member of the Organisation known as Operation Omega was arrested on 4th October and charged under Section 3(2)A of the Foreigners Act of 1946 with entering Pakistan by a route not authorised for entry by foreigners. He pleaded guilty, and was sentenced on 12th October to two years' imprisonment. A member of the Deputy High Commission in Dacca attended Mr. Slaven's trial.

Number of raids
October Total amount taken
April May June July August September (1–16) (£)
1 2 2 8 8 8 41,811