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Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Monday, 16 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 April 2012. It was answered by Jeremy Browne (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 23 April 2012 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


China

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what consular support his Department has provided to the family of Neil Heywood since his death in Chongqing, China in November 2011.
Answer

Since the death of Mr Neil Heywood, consular officials have offered full consular support to his family in China and in the UK.The family were also notified when we took the decision to formally request an investigation into the death by the Chinese authorities. Officials have subsequently maintained regular contact with the family, informing them of our actions in relation to the case. This will continue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103799; 543 c756W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Death British nationals abroad China Heywood, Neil
Link
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