To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how often it is planned that Simon Mann’s welfare in Black Beach prison will be monitored by visits from UK representatives. (188530)

[holding answer 22 February 2008]: Our deputy high commission in Lagos provides consular assistance to British nationals in Equatorial Guinea. In line with our consular policy, consular officials from Lagos will aim to visit Mr. Mann regularly and we are ready to provide further consular assistance to Mr. Mann including with regard to his treatment and welfare.