§ Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will intervene in the case of Mr. Rustam Artskanov, a constituent, to enable him to remain living in the UK; and if he will make a statement. [122357]
§ Beverley HughesI am not aware of any factors at present that would justify allowing Mr. Artskanov to remain in the United Kingdom.
§ Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will discuss with President Putin the case of Mr. Rustam Artskanov and seek a guarantee of his safe passage to his home in Chechnya. [122359]
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§ Beverley Hughes[holding answer 30 June 2003]: We will not be raising Mr. Artskanov's case with President Putin.