HC Deb 15 January 1976 vol 903 c243W
Sir P. Rawlinson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to secure the release of Mr. James Richard Martin at present detained in Zaire; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Ennals

Both my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and my right hon. Friend have made representations to the Zairian authorities about Mr. Martin's case, which has also been the subject of constant representations at a lower level both in London and Kinshasa. I am happy to say that Mr. Martin was released to the British Ambassador in Kinshasa on 13th January. I very much hope that he will soon be able to return to his wife and family in this country.