§ Mr. BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received in the last three months regarding the persecution of Christians in the Sudan; and what action he is taking to promote an end to the conflict in Sudan.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe receive many representations, both from the Churches themselves and from interested human rights organisations. We have welcomed the initiative of the Kenyan, Ugandan, Ethiopian and Eritrean Presidents to try to encourage dialogue between the Government of Sudan and the factions of the Sudan People's Liberation Army. With other European Union member states, we are encouraging the parties to respond positively to mediation efforts.