§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Prime Minister what representations he made to the Indian authorities during his recent visit about the case of David Ward and Steve Hillman, detained in India; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 15 March 1993]: I raised the case of David Ward and Stephen Hillman during my recent visit to India and have written to the Indian Home Minister to follow up. I made clear our concern at the long period they had spent in detention and urged that they should either be charged or released. I am glad to say that charges against David Ward and Stephen Hillman were dropped by the Indian authorities. They returned to London on 17 March.