§ Mr. Donald AndersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further measures he proposes to show her Majesty's Government's disapproval of the human rights record of the Sudanese regime; and if he will further reduce the British diplomatic presence in Sudan.
§ Mr. David DavisMonitoring human right abuses and raising concerns about these with the Sudanese authorities818W will remain one of the principal tasks of Her Majesty's embassy in Khartoum. We have no plans to reduce the number of staff there.
§ Mr. Donald AndersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Sudanese regime about the continued restrictions on the liberty of the former Prime Minister, Sadiq A1 Mandi.
§ Mr. David DavisHer Majesty's embassy in Khartoum made representations to the Sudanese authorities during Sadiq Al Mandi's detention for three weeks earlier this year. Sadiq Al Mandi was released on 3 July. The embassy will continue to monitor his treatment by the authorities.