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sharon-lawrence@supanet.com
Ms Sharon Lawrence

Reference:  T12042/10
20 July, 2010

Dear Ms Lawrence,

Thank you for your e-mail of 04/07/2010 addressed to the Home Secretary concerning the search for Madeleine McCann. Your letter has been passed to me for a response.

I can confirm that Mr and Mrs McCann have written to the Home Secretary asking for a meeting to which she has agreed. 

The Government's primary concern in this matter is the well being of Madeleine McCann, and to ensure that everything feasible is being done to progress the search for her.  Given that Madeleine disappeared in Portugal, the Portuguese police retain the lead in this case.  The British authorities will continue to liaise with them as necessary on any developments.  While Madeleine remains missing it would be inappropriate to comment on specific details of the case.

Yours sincerely,

Linda Robinson