§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if, in the exchange of notes with the Liberian Government, through its embassy in London, concerning the appointment of Lorrain Esme Osman as counsellor and ambassador at large to countries within the European Community, the Liberian Government gave notification of the appointment of Mr. Osman as a member of the permanent mission of the Liberian Republic to London.
§ Mr. WaldegraveAs indicated in the answer given to the hon. and learned Gentleman's question of 18 May by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, it is for the courts to decide whether Mr. Osman has any diplomatic immunity. Since proceedings on this matter are still continuing, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on any aspect of this matter.