Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 30 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 December 2004. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Thursday, 9 December 2004 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 the British Government is taking to assist Mr Anthony King who is on trial in Malaysia.

Answer: Mr. Carmichael: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps the British Government are taking to assist Mr. Anthony King who is on trial in Malaysia. [201792] Mr. Mullin: Our Honorary Consul based in Johor Bahru, where Mr. King is detained, and our Kuala Lumpur-based Deputy High Commissioner have both visited Mr. King in detention. We are also in touch with Mr. King's wife and his lawyers about his case.

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