Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 July 1997. It was answered by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 July 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What action the Venezuelan government took in response to the British Ambassador's request for medical checks for Paul Loseby on 10th April and 10th July.

Answer: Mr. Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action the Venezuelan Government took in response to the British ambassador's request for medical checks for Paul Loseby on 10 April and 10 July. [10436] Mr. Tony Lloyd: Mr. Loseby had a routine medical examination on 5 May. He has not yet seen a doctor about the specific medical concern which prompted our ambassador to write to the Venezuelan authorities. The Venezuelan court has issued an order for Mr. Loseby to be seen by a doctor, but the visit has not yet taken place. Our consular staff will continue to press the Venezuelan authorities to organise a medical visit.

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