Written question asked by Peter Bottomley (Conservative) on Friday, 9 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 June 2000. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Monday, 19 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 meet the British parliamentarians and lawyers concerned with the case of Gary Graham to discuss the international obligations that apply to the planned execution in Texas of Gary Graham. - Includes fact that have written to hon Member for Gainsborough.

Answer: Mr. Peter Bottomley: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will meet the British parliamentarians and lawyers concerned with the case of Gary Graham to discuss the international obligations that apply to the planned execution in Texas of Gary Graham. [125983] Mr. Battle: We have written to the hon. Member for Gainsborough (Mr. Leigh), who has made representations on behalf of a number of hon. Members, inviting him to arrange an appointment to discuss the case of Gary Graham.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 125983; 352 c16W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Capital punishment Human rights Ethnic groups Minority groups Young offenders USA Texas Graham, Gary
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk