§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Prime Minister what recent representations he has made to the Saudi Government on behalf of the British citizens imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for alleged terrorist offences; whether he has sought the support of the United States Government on this matter; and what response he has received from the Saudi Government. [101406]
§ The Prime MinisterI have raised the cases of the British men detained in Saudi Arabia at the highest levels with the Saudi authorities. My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary and other ministerial colleagues have also raised these cases. The men's welfare is our paramount concern. We continue to work hard to resolve the cases and are in close contact with the Saudi authorities and the men's lawyers.