§ Mr. ByersTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Government of Sudan about the lack of religious tolerance in their country, with particular reference to the persecution of Christians; and if he will make a statement. [40763]
§ Dr. Lian FoxFreedom of worship is a fundamental human right. We are very concerned by disturbing reports of forced islaminisation in Sudan. We frequently make clear our concerns, and those of the British Parliament and people, about human rights and abuses in Sudan. The Minister of State Foreign and Commonwealth Office, my918W right hon. Friend the Member for Richmond and Barnes (Mr. Hanley), did so most recently to the Sudanese ambassador on 2 July.