Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 July 2001. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 July 2001 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 a statement on the investigation into the murder of Brigadier Stephen Saunders, former Defence Attache to Greece.

Answer: Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the investigation into the murder of Brigadier Stephen Saunders, former Defence Attache to Greece. [3807] Mr. Bradshaw: We, along with the Greek Government, are firmly committed to bringing those responsible for Brigadier Saunders' assassination to justice. We co-operate fully with the Greek authorities. There are regular visits to and from Greece at ministerial and official level. I cannot disclose the operational details. The Metropolitan police and the Greek police in Athens continue to work well together on the investigation. Their objective is to ensure that there is a thorough and complete investigation leading to a successful prosecution.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3807; 372 c258-9W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Criminal investigation International cooperation Greece Assassination Saunders, Stephen
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk