Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 October 1998. It was answered by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Monday, 26 October 1998 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on what occasions Mr Peter Penfold met (a) Mr Tim Spicer and (b) representatives of Sandline International or its subsidary companies during (i) his period of duties in the Caribbean and (ii) as Governor of the British Virgin Islands.

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on what occasions Mr. Peter Penfold met (a) Mr. Tim Spicer and (b) representatives of Sandline International or its subsidiary companies during (i) his period of duties in the Caribbean and (ii) as Governor of the British Virgin Islands. [56360] Mr. Tony Lloyd: Mr. Penfold has confirmed that on no occasion did he meet Mr. Spicer or representatives of Sandline International or its subsidiary companies during his period of duties in the Caribbean or as Governor of the British Virgin Islands.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 56360; 318 c83-4W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Diplomatic service Arms trade Sierra Leone Sandline Penfold, Peter