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Written question asked by Lord Eames (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 6 January 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 January 2015. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Monday, 19 January 2015 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


China

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether action has been taken by British consular officials since the release of Alexandra Wilson to seek an explanation for her detention; if so, what action, and if not, why not.

Answer

Consular staff in Beijing were informed on 3 November that Ms Wilson was being held for working illegally in China on a “Z” visa. Ms Wilson was detained in accordance with Chinese immigration law. There are no plans to follow up with the Chinese authorities as they have explained the reason for the detention.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3922
Session
2014-15
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Detainees British nationals abroad Diplomatic service China Wilson, Alexandra
Link
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