HC Deb 29 November 1982 vol 33 c58W
Mr. Rowlands

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will list the British citizens at present in foreign gaols; when each was imprisoned; on what charges; and for how long a sentence.

Mr. Rifkind

Information about the detention of British citizens in foreign gaols is given only to their next of kin and only then after the detainee has given his or her permission.