HC Deb 15 March 2002 vol 381 cc1296-7W
Mr. David Stewart

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many United Kingdom citizens are held(a) on remand and (b) in custody following convictions within France. [42716]

Mr. Bradshaw

There are currently 65 British citizens held on remand in France and 105 British citizens who have been convicted and are serving prison sentences in France.

Mr. David Stewart

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many United Kingdom lorry drivers are held(a) on remand and (b) in prison following conviction in France. [42717]

Mr. Bradshaw

There are currently 26 British lorry drivers held on remand in prison in France and 19 British lorry drivers who have been convicted and are serving prison sentences in France.