§ Mr. Loydenasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Italian Government about the detention of Mr. Scallan, the captain of a ship held by the Italian authorities in Savona; what consular access has been granted to Mr. Scallan; and what information he has received from the Italian Government about the circumstances of his arrest.
§ Mr. EggarWe have made no representations to the Italian Government about the detention of Mr. Scallan. He is a citizen of the Republic of Ireland and we understand that the Irish embassy in Rome are providing consular assistance to him.