HC Deb 29 July 1988 vol 138 cc722-3W
Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many British nationals were arrested in European holiday resorts during 1987, and during 1988 to date.

Mrs. Chalker

Many places in Europe are considered by British citizens as holiday resorts. Following are figures for some of the more popular tourist destinations:

British citizens arrested
Country 1987 Up to 28 July 1988
Cyprus 6 6
France 114 55
Greece 101 59
Italy 24 46
Malta 5 3
Portugal 27 25
Spain 562 359
Switzerland 46 41