The couple used the emotional televised
interview to launch a confidential 24-hour
phone line which they say has drawn a "very
good response", according to Clarence
Mitchell, the family spokesman.
Today, they
revealed the phone line, which is manned by
private detectives and targeted at Spain,
Portugal and north Africa, had already
brought people forward.
However,
the McCanns would not comment on the number
of calls made to the +34 902 300213 number
or whether the calls had delivered any new
leads.
Clarence
Mitchell, the McCanns' spokesman, said: "I
can confirm we have already had a very good
response to our confidential, anonymous
phone line in Spain.
"However,
we will not be commenting on the volume of
calls being received or whether any fresh
lines are being pursued.
"As this
is a private investigation it will remain
exactly that - private."
Asked
about the last time she saw Madeleine, she
said: "She was very happy and very loving
and I know Madeleine was very happy with her
life. She is special."
The
Portuguese police have backed the new phone
line, said Mr Mitchell.
Astonishing results! This may sound harsh, but they went public, so they must expect public opinion. However, the high lack of public support from the Spaniards is probably not something they had anticipated.
- Pip, UK, 25/10/2007 16:14