Asked by: Lady Hermon (Independent - North Down)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that relatives of Ashya King other than his parents are being facilitated to accompany him (a) whilst in hospital in Spain and (b) on his return journey to the UK; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by David Lidington
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Consular officials in Spain have been in regular contact with Ashya’s family since he was located and supported his elder brothers in securing daily access to Ashya while in hospital from 0900 to 2200.