HL Deb 15 October 1999 vol 605 c96WA
Lord Patten

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have protested about the treatment of Mr Anwar Ibrahim, presently on trial in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [HL4140]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)

We are monitoring the trial closely and continue to take all appropriate opportunities to raise our concerns with the Malaysian authorities.