Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Thursday, 4 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to honour the memory of Consul-General Roger Short.

Answer: Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to honour the memory of Consul-General Roger Short. [142935] Mr. Mike O'Brien: A memorial service was held in Istanbul this week for Roger Short, and services for all those who lost their lives will be held early in Istanbul in the new year. We are discussing separately with Mr. Short's family and the families of the other members of staff who were killed what other forms of commemoration would be appropriate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 142935; 415 c1110W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Bombings Diplomatic service Terrorism Victims Turkey Istanbul Short, Roger
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk