HC Deb 29 July 1976 vol 916 cc376-7W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will inquire into the case of Mr. Reginald Gee of Huddersfield, at present held in a French prison, details of which have been sent to him; if he will intervene in this matter; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Tomlinson

An appeal by the French Public Prosecutor against Mr. Gee's suspended three months sentence and fines, or one years' imprisonment in lieu of their payment, imposed for smuggling will be heard on 18th August at Douai. Her Majesty's Government can- not intervene in cases which aresub judice.

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