HC Deb 02 February 1989 vol 146 cc382-3W
49. Mr. Sumberg

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from citizens of Manchester in respect of the extradition of Viraj Mendis; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Renton

Up to 23 January 1989, 115 letters had been received from the Manchester area about the case of Mr. Mendis, of which 40 were in support of him. About 150 campaign postcards from the Manchester area and a number of petitions, some of which were signed by residents of Manchester, had also been received.

53. Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a further statement on the case of Viraj Mendis.

58. Mr. Nellist

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what further consideration he has given to the case of Viraj Mendis.

Mr. Renton

I would refer the hon. Members to the reply given to a question from the hon. Member for Falkirk, West (Mr. Canavan) on 26 January, column672.

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