HC Deb 20 January 1997 vol 288 cc446-7W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to secure the release of James Miles and Paul Loseby from custody in Venezuela. [11530]

Dr. Liam Fox

Our consular staff in Caracas are in regular contact with Mr. Miles and Mr. Loseby to ensure that they are treated fairly. They have provided information about local lawyers and the Venezuelan legal system. The date of their release is a matter for the Venezuelan judicial authorities.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will take steps to conclude a prisoner exchange agreement between Britain and Venezuela. [11531]

Dr. Fox

Yes. Steps are in hand.

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