§ Mr. Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what practical help has been given by his Department and by British consular staff in Spain to Sri Lankan authorities following the death in Spain at the hands of the Spanish police of Mr. J. Rajiah, a constituent of the hon. Member for Basingstoke;
(2) what assistance has been offered by his Department and by British consular staff in Spain to Sri Lankan authorities following the death in Spain at the hands of Spanish police of Mr. J. Rajiah, a constituent of the hon. Member for Basingstoke;
(3) what representations have been made to the Spanish authorities on the shooting in Spain by Spanish police on 382W Wednesday 29 October of Mr. J. Rajiah, a constituent of the hon. Member for Basingstoke; and if he will make a statment.
§ Mr. EggarThe British Consul at Seville was in touch with Mr. Rajiah's employers — the Automobile Association—from the time of the incident. He provided assistance with local authorities investigating the death and helped Miss Rajiah to leave Spain under arrangements made by the employers.
Mr. Rajiah was a citizen of Sri Lanka travelling on a Sri Lankan passport. The Sri Lankan High Commission in London was therefore informed of the incident and that on their behalf Her Majesty's Embassy at Madrid had requested from the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs a report from the relevant authorities. The Sri Lankan High Commission was appreciative of the assistance given and has not asked for further assistance.