HC Deb 24 July 2000 vol 354 cc423-4W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he made to the Thai authorities during his recent visit to Bangkok in support of Sandra Gregory's application for a royal pardon. [131978]

Mr. Hain

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State did not make any specific representations about any consular cases during his recent visit to Thailand, though the Government of course continues to discuss Consular issues with the Government of Thailand on other occasions.

Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of when the request for a Royal Pardon submitted to the King of Thailand on behalf of Sandra Gregory is likely to be responded to. [131979]

Mr. Hain

The hon. Member may already be aware that on 20 July the Thai Foreign Ministry informed our Ambassador in Bangkok that His Majesty the King of Thailand had granted a Royal Pardon to Sandra Gregory. Miss Gregory and her parents were informed of the news the same day by staff in our Consular Division.