§ Mr. LivseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been made to the Antiguan authorities on behalf of Mr. Thomas Bufton. [33689]
§ Mr. FatchettNo representations have been made to the Antiguan authorities on behalf of Mr. Bufton. He has been charged with attempted murder. This is a matter for the courts. Mr. Bufton has engaged a lawyer to act on his behalf.
§ Mr. LivseyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if UK representatives were present at the committal hearing of Mr. Thomas Bufton in Antigua on 23 February. [33688]
§ Mr. FatchettYes. The Consular Assistant at the British High Commission in Antigua attended the committal hearing of Mr. Thomas Bufton on 23 February.