HC Deb 20 January 2003 vol 398 c83W
Dr. Tonge

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to Saudi Arabia concerning the seven United Kingdom citizens recently imprisoned on alcohol charges. [92055]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary, and Ministerial colleagues have raised the cases of the British men detained in Saudi Arabia at the highest levels with the Saudi authorities. We remain deeply concerned about these cases. The men's welfare is our paramount concern. We continue to work tirelessly to resolve these cases. We are in close contact with the Saudi authorities and the men's lawyers. We also continue to make consular visits to the men.