§ Mr. Newtonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if, following his recall for consultation of the British Ambassador in Buenos Aires he will make a statement on the progress of his efforts to secure the return from Argentina of Richard and Cristina Whitecross.
§ Mr. RowlandsI would refer the hon. Member to my reply of 15th January to a question by my hon. Friend the Member for Bedwellty (Mr. Kinnock). Since then, we have informed the Argentine Government that Mr. Whitecross's father has undergone a serious operation. We have expressed our hope that this new compassionate factor will speed their decision to release Mr. and Mrs. Whitecross.