HC Deb 19 March 2002 vol 382 c194W
Mr. David Stewart

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has received on the treatment of UK citizens held in prison in France, with particular reference to(a) access to legal representation, (b) access to an interpreter and (c) time taken in proceeding to trial. [42715]

Mr. Bradshaw

We often receive representations on behalf of UK citizens held in prison in France. We look into each case on an individual basis and discuss the details of the case with the detainee. We do not record statistics on the points raised by my hon. Friend. It would involve disproportionate cost to provide the information requested.