Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 1 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2001. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Friday, 11 May 2001 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which (a) ministers and (b) officials from his Department made representations to (i) the French Government and (ii) other authorities regarding the arrest warrant for British citizen Nadhmi Auchi; on what dates the representations were made; if a minister from his Department has met him; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department which (a) Ministers and (b) officials from his Department made representations to (i) the French Government and (ii) other authorities regarding the arrest warrant for British citizen Nadhmi Auchi; on what dates the representations were made; if a Minister from his Department has met him; and if he will make a statement. [160259] Mr. Vaz: I have been asked to reply. No representations have been made to either the French Government or other authorities. Details of inquiries made by Mr. Auchi have been passed to the Home Office. On ministerial meetings, I refer to my reply of 23 April.

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