Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 18 July 1997. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Friday, 18 July 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: Pursuant to the statement of 9th July, Official Report, columns 1044-52, what was the purpose of the visit of Mr Danny Woodyear to Caracas in January 1997.

Answer: Mr. Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the statement of 9 July, Official Report, columns 1044-52, what was the purpose of the visit of Mr. Danny Woodier to Caracas in January 1997. [8897] Mr. Fatchett: Mr Woodier, Consular Protection Desk Officer for South America, visited the Caracus area in March 1997 as part of a familiarisation visit to South America. The purpose of his visit was to gain first hand knowledge and experience of his area of responsibility.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8897; 298 c359W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Administration of justice Civil servants Drugs Prisoners Venezuela Loseby, Paul Miles, James