HL Deb 08 March 2001 vol 623 cc35-6WA
Lord Avebury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether there has been any change in the situation regarding the case of Arkady Gaydamak since Mr Peter Hain said on 18 January that no international warrant had been issued for his arrest at the request of Judge Courroye; whether French authorities have now asked for help on the case; when Mr Gaydamak was given indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom; and on what basis his application was granted. [HL1002]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

I refer the noble Lord to the reply I gave on 1st March (col.WA 154).