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Tuesday 4th September 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. There is now a premium on brevity. I call Sarah Jones.

[Sarah Jones (Croydon Central) (Lab)]

My constituent Mr Rasalingam has been in prison for four years in Myanmar, having been sentenced to 17 years on a fraud conviction. There is evidence that his conviction represents a major miscarriage of justice. Next Wednesday, the facts of his case will be reviewed by a judge to assess whether Mr Rasalingam can appeal. Will the Secretary of State look into his case and see whether action from the UK Government might help with the appeal?

[Mr Hunt]

I am very happy to make all consular assistance available to the hon. Lady’s constituent.