§ Mr. GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the French authorities on behalf of those British citizens stranded in France as a consequence of the blockade of roads by demonstrating farmers and truckers.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleI have been asked to reply.
I am glad to say that the blockades have almost all now been lifted. My right hon. Friend has kept in close and regular contact with his French counterpart Mr. Bianco on behalf of British coach and lorry drivers and British holiday-makers caught up in the blockades. Consular staff in France have given assistance to British citizens where necessary.