HC Deb 07 May 1998 vol 311 cc488-9W
Mrs. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what negotiations he has had with his Turkish counterparts over the disappearance of Edgar Fernandes; and what representations he has made to the Turkish Government to step up efforts to trace Mr. Fernandes. [40845]

Mr. Fatchett

None. Our Consulate in Istanbul has asked the Head Prosecutor in Istanbul to investigate urgently the disappearance of Mr. Fernandes. Our Embassy in Ankara has asked the Head of the Foreign Police in Turkey to take all possible action to trace Mr. Fernandes.

Mrs. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received concerning the whereabouts of Edgar Fernandes, missing in Turkey. [40843]

Mr. Fatchett

Representations have been made by several members of Edgar Fernandes' family, their constituency Member of the House, my right hon. Friend the Member for Holborn and St. Pancras (Mr. Dobson) and two Members from the other House.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action the Government are taking to trace the whereabouts of Edgar Fernandes. [40844]

Mr. Doug Henderson

Interpol UK is liaising with the authorities in Turkey, Malta and Egypt to trace Mr. Fernandes. Our staff in Istanbul have raised the matter with the Turkish authorities.

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