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Written question asked by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 April 2001. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Monday, 2 April 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 press the Belgian authorities to seek the prosecution of those responsible for assaulting Mr Peter Tatchell in Brussels.
Answer

Mr. Maude: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will press the Belgian authorities to seek the prosecution of those responsible for assaulting Mr. Peter Tatchell in Brussels. [155755] Mr. Wilson: The Embassy in Brussels has raised the matter with the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is a matter for the Belgian police. It is their decision whether or not to prosecute.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
155755; 366 c53W
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Crimes of violence Brussels Tatchell, Peter
Link
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