§ Baroness Blatchasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they intend to raise with the Indian Government the case of the disabled British charity worker, Mr Ian Stillman, gaoled in India, and to ensure that his welfare is upheld during his period of incarceration. [HL 189]
§ The parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Amos)My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary raised our concerns about Mr Stillman's welfare at a meeting on 26 June with the Indian High Commissioner and Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee's Principal Secretary. The Indian High Commissioner asked for a written note highlighting our concerns and the Foreign Secretary duly wrote to the High Commissioner on 28 June.
We will continue to speak to the Indian authorities to ensure that Mr Stillman's appeal is heard swiftly.
§ Baroness Blatchasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have had discussions with the Indian High Commission about the case of Mr Ian Stillman, the disabled British charity worker gaoled in India. [HL188]
§ Baroness AmosMy right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary held a meeting with the Indian High Commissioner and Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee's Principal Secretary on 26 June. The Foreign Secretary raised our concerns about Mr Stillman's welfare during this meeting.
The Indian High Commissioner asked for a written note highlighting our concerns and the Foreign Secretary duly wrote to the High Commissioner on 28 June.