Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage secured the Prime Minister's commitment to look into the case of missing British toddler Katrice Lee in Parliament today.
During Prime Minister's Questions, the local MP called on David Cameron to help Katrice's family, after their daughter disappeared on her second birthday in Germany over the thirty years ago. She urged the Prime Minister to hear their calls for an independent inquiry into the mishandling of the initial investigation.
Caroline, who has long campaigned on behalf of Katrice's family, asked the Prime Minister:
"Over 30 years ago British toddler Katrice Lee tragically went missing in Germany and, partly due to the chronic mishandling of the case by the British Military Police, her parents still have no idea what happened to their little girl. Will the Prime Minister agree to meet the family and hear their calls for an independent inquiry into the bungling of this investigation, to give them the closure that they need and deserve?"
The Prime Minister responded, saying:
"I will certainly look at the case that hon. lady mentions and see what more we can do". He went to note the "these cases of missing people are completely tragic, as the family doesn't get closure, as this case shows".
Caroline, as the local MP for Katrice's mother and sister, welcomed the Prime Minister's response. She later added:
"The Lees have not only felt the devastating effects of losing a child, but endured over thirty years of uncertainty as to whether or not their daughter is still alive due to the failings of the initial investigation. As a parent, I can only imagine the heartache they have endured, and am glad that the Prime Minister has pledged to look into this tragic case".
