James Miles and Paul Loseby

HC Deb 22 March 1999 vol 328 cc57-8W

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received concerning the conditions at Yare prison in Venezuela. [76425]

Mr. Fatchett

Consular staff from the British Embassy in Caracas have not yet visited Yare prison. Following the transfer of James Miles and Paul Loseby on 15 March to Yare, the British Vice-Consul is hoping to visit before the end of this week.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps are being taken by the British Embassy to ensure that James Miles and Paul Loseby will be considered for parole. [76421]

Mr. Fatchett

James Miles and Paul Loseby are not yet eligible for parole.

Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) if he will make a statement on the current whereabouts of James Miles and Paul Loseby in Venezuela; [76424]

(2) what reports the British Embassy in Caracas has received concerning the possible transfer of James Miles and Paul Loseby. [76422]

Mr. Fatchett

James Miles and Paul Loseby were transferred to Yare 1 prison on 15 March.