Written question asked by Lord Foster of Bath (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 1 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 April 2008. It was answered by Meg Munn (Labour) on Thursday, 24 April 2008 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Timor Leste: Death
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will discuss the New South Wales Coroner's findings on the death of the British journalist Brian Peters in Balibo, East Timor in 1975 with the Australian Prime Minister on his forthcoming visit to the UK; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary did not discuss the death of Brian Peters when he met with the Australian Prime Minister earlier this month.However, I plan to raise this issue with the Australian government to find out how the case is progressing and seek an indication as to when the process might be completed.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 474 c2200-1W; 198821
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Homicide East Timor
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