§ Mr. SwayneTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for what reason the Consul General in Dubai was replaced in November 1999; and what involvement his successor has had in making representations on behalf of George Atkinson. [99939]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienIt is not our practice to divulge reasons for senior staff movements. His successor has been involved in George Atkinson's case from his arrival. Consular staff in Dubai and London are continuing to offer George Atkinson all the consular assistance they properly can.