§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Spanish authorities in respect of Mr. Lloyd Pinnock, held in custody in Ibiza; what charges have been brought against him; for what reason bail was rescinded; and if he will make a statement. [141041]
§ Mr. HainLloyd Pinnock was arrested on 18 August in San Antonio, Ibiza, on drugs charges. Bail was set at 2.5 million pesetas (approximately £8,620). The court revoked bail in October after making further inquiries. Mr. Pinnock' s defence is a matter for his lawyer in Ibiza.
Our Consulate in Ibiza is responsible for ensuring the well-being of Mr. Pinnock and other British prisoners in Ibiza. Our Vice-Consul in Ibiza visits the prisoners on a monthly basis and last visited Mr. Pinnock on 29 November. Mr. Pinnock was in good health and had no welfare problems.