HC Deb 12 July 1979 vol 970 c256W
Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Lord Privy Seal what steps he is taking to assist Dr. and Mrs. R. Pont at present under arrest at Isfahan hospital in Iran where they have been consultant surgeons.

Mr. Hurd

Dr. and Mrs. Pont are not and never have been under arrest, but Her Majesty's ambassador at Tehran is fully aware of the difficult situation at the Christian hospital in Isfahan. He will take appropriate action in respect of any United Kingdom national there who might need or request assistance.