§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations his Department has made to the French Government regarding discrimination against Stephen Troth on the grounds of nationality. [177083]
§ Mr. MullinWe are not aware that Stephen Troth has made any allegations of discrimination on the grounds of nationality and we have made no representations to the French Government on this matter.
Since Mr. Troth's arrest in Monaco in 2001, our consular staff in London and Marseille have followed his case closely. Our primary role has always been to ensure Mr. Troth's welfare. Our Consul-General in Marseille and Honorary Consul in Monaco visited Mr. Troth several times and our consular staff have provided Mr. Troth and his family assistance wherever they properly could and have recommended that Mr. Troth and his family continue to be guided by their lawyer on legal matters.