HC Deb 30 April 2002 vol 384 c648W
Harry Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when consulate officials last met(a) Mr. Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and (b) members of his family; and if he will make a statement on recent developments in this case. [51795]

Mr. Bradshaw

We have sought information on Mr. Sheikh's detention, and are awaiting a response from the Pakistani authorities. If Mr. Sheikh is a dual UK/Pakistani national, the Pakistani authorities are not obliged to give us consular access or information. Mr. Sheikh's family have not made contact with our consular officials, although they are welcome to do so in either Pakistan or London.

The case is currently before a Pakistani court and is still sub judice.