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Written question asked by Mark Oaten (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 12 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 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, how many United Kingdom minors are held in foreign prisons. - Inc fact that information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Answer

Mr. Oaten: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many United Kingdom minors are held in foreign prisons. [198915] Mr. Mullin: We record the number of British nationals detained overseas who request consular assistance on a quarterly and annual basis. The age of the detainee is not recorded. But our consular staff are alerted quickly when a minor is arrested. We provide consular assistance with all due care and consideration to their age. The information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198915; 426 c1783W;426 c1787W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
British nationality Prisoners Prisons Young people Young offenders
Link
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