Written question asked by Edward Leigh (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 June 2000. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 June 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to Governor George Bush of Texas about the execution on 22nd June of Mr Gary Graham.

Answer: Mr. Leigh: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to Governor George Bush of Texas about the execution on 22 June of Mr. Gary Graham. [126983] Mr. Battle: The EU Presidency, on behalf of the UK and other members, made representations to the Governor of Texas on 17 May on behalf of Mr. Graham asking him to commute Mr. Graham's sentence to life imprisonment, or such other penalty as is compatible with international law. Notice of the EU Demarche was given to the State Department.

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