HL Deb 10 July 1996 vol 574 cc19-20WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What information they have concerning Mr. Abdullah Yildrim, who was captured by the Turkish armed forces some six months ago, and who is alleged to have been tortured in custody in Dersim over 25 days and to have lost one eye and suffered fractures of his hand, fingers and ribs, and since to have been held in solitary confinement in Eltistan prison for 115 days; and whether, if the allegations appear well-founded, they will make representations to the Turkish government.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

We have at present no further information on Mr. Yildrim, but will seek more details from the Turkish authorities.