Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 February 1992. It was answered by Earl of Caithness (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 February 1992.

Untitled Written question

Question: What reply HMG have received to representations made by British High Commissioner in Lilongwe concerning circumstances in which Orton & Vera Chirwa are detained, with particular reference to reported use of leg irons on Mr Chirwa; lack of medical care afforded to them; poor quality of food given & denial of family visits & if no satisfactory reply has been received, whether they will suspend all aid to Malawi. - Inc ref to 532 c65WA.

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