§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has received regarding the situation of the hostages Camilla Carr and Jon James in Chechnya. [38617]
§ Mr. Tony LloydThe Chechen authorities have said that Camilla Carr and Jon James are alive, but we do not know where or in what conditions they are being held. We are working hard, with the Centre for Peacemaking and Community Development, to ensure that the Russian and Chechen authorities give top priority to securing their safe release. Any news we have is shared with Camilla's and Jon's families, who are withstanding their ordeal with great courage and dignity. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary is looking forward to meeting the families on 23 April.