§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action the Venezuelan Government took in response to the British ambassador's request for medical checks for Paul Loseby on 10 April and 10 July. [10436]
§ Mr. Tony LloydMr. Loseby had a routine medical examination on 5 May. He has not yet seen a doctor about the specific medical concern which prompted our ambassador to write to the Venezuelan authorities. The Venezuelan court has issued an order for Mr. Loseby to be seen by a doctor, but the visit has not yet taken place.
Our consular staff will continue to press the Venezuelan authorities to organise a medical visit.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if James Miles has received medical checks since his detention in Venezuela in November. [10437]
§ Mr. LloydJames Miles received a medical check on 5 May 1997. When he was last visited by our consular staff on 9 July, Mr. Miles had no complaints about his health.