§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he raised with Spanish Ministers or officials the case of the late Petty Officer John Black during the recent state visit of the King and Queen of Spain; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarThis case was not raised during the recent state visit. At that time we were aware that a reply from the Spanish judicial authorities was on its way to the Spanish Foreign Ministry, although we did not know its precise terms. A formal reply has now been received through Her Majesty's embassy in Madrid and its contents have been conveyed to my hon. Friend in writing.