§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received on the introduction of new laws by the Government of Azad Kashmir enabling prisoners to apply for bail if detained for up to two years without trial; how many prisoners have been granted bail under these laws; and if he will make a statement. [9203]
§ Dr. Liam FoxSince we have not received such reports, we have asked our high commission in Islamabad to obtain details. I shall arrange to pass these to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement concerning the current circumstances of Ghazanfer Ali recently granted bail after being detained in Mirpur prison; and if he will make a statement. [9279]
§ Dr. FoxWe understand that Gazanfer Ali, who is a Pakistani national, was released from Mirpur prison on bail on 30 November and that he was due to appear in court on 7 December.