Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 November 1996. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 November 1996 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: On what date and at what time the Embassy in Caracas was informed of the arrest of Mr Paul Loseby and Mr James Miles; and for how many hours and on what days Mr Loseby and Mr Miles have been visited by consular officials.

Answer: Mr. Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on what date and at what time the embassy in Caracas was informed of the arrest of Mr. Paul Loseby and Mr. James Miles; and for how many hours and on what days Mr. Loseby and Mr. Miles have been visited by consular officials. [4211] Dr. Fox: The Venezuelan authorities told embassy officials in Caracas at about 11.00 hours on 6 November 1996 that two unnamed British nationals had been arrested. The same day, consular officials sought permission to visit, and were allowed to see Mr. Loseby and Mr. Miles at 15.00 hours on 7 November. The visit lasted about one hour.

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