Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 January 1997. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Monday, 20 January 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What steps he is taking to secure the release of James Miles and Paul Loseby from custody in Venezuela.

Answer: Mr. Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to secure the release of James Miles and Paul Loseby from custody in Venezuela. [11530] Dr. Liam Fox: Our consular staff in Caracas are in regular contact with Mr. Miles and Mr. Loseby to ensure that they are treated fairly. They have provided information about local lawyers and the Venezuelan legal system. The date of their release is a matter for the Venezuelan judicial authorities.

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