§ Mr. George Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how long Mr. David John Flippance, a United Kingdom citizen, has been held in prison in Spain without trial or charge; and what representations have been made to the Spanish authorities by the British Government on this case.
§ Mr. Anthony RoyleMr. David John Flippance was arrested on 29th June and committed for trial on 13th July. He was officially notified on 14th and 18th September of the charges brought against him. 303W I understand that Mr. Flippance's detention is legal under Spanish law and that the Spanish authorities are investigating his case in accordance with the normal procedure. Informal representations have been made to them about the possibility of arranging bail for Mr. Flippance but this is of course a matter for his lawyer to pursue.