HC Deb 24 June 2002 vol 387 cc692-3W
Mr. Ancram

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what meetings were held between Government officials and Nelson Mandela during his recent visit to the UK to see Mr. Abdul Bassett al-Megrahi. [63649]

Mr. Straw

Former President Nelson Mandela made a private visit to the UK on 9–10 June, during which time he visited Mr. Abdel Baset Al-Megrahi in Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow.

Mr. Mandela met no Government officials other than the Governor of Barlinnie Prison and his staff, and the Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service.