§ 55. Mr. Spriggsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many constituents of the hon. Member for St. Helens are at present being held in Spanish prisons; how long they have been so held before being for mally charged; and what official representations have been made—to the Spanish Government about these cases.
§ Mr. KershawDetainees are not categorised according to British parliamentary constituencies, but as far as can be established there are four of the hon. Member's constituents in prison in Spain. One was arrested on 14th October, 1971 and three on 14th July, 1972. The first was first charged four months later. A further criminal charge is being formulated. The other three have not yet been formally charged, since under Spanish legal procedure this is not done until the investigating magistrate has completed his inquiries. Meanwhile, they remain in custody. No representations have been made.