§ Mr. Leeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will recall British diplomatic representatives from Saudi Arabia in view of the Saudi Arabian Government's execution of a princess of the Royal Household and her husband for marrying against the supposed requirements of Saudi Arabian law; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Leeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will publish in the Official Report the Press statement issued by his Department regarding the recent execution of the Saudi Arabian princess and of her husband; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JuddThe statement, made orally by a Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesman, in reply to a request at the daily news conference on 26th January, was as follows
We share the regret which has already been widely expressed that such a tragedy should have occurred. But, as the original British Press, report pointed out, the episode is exceptional.
§ Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Common 384W wealth Affairs what representations he has received from the Government of Saudi Arabia regarding BBC reports of an execution in Saudi Arabia; and what reply he has sent.
§ Dr. OwenI received representations on this matter from the Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister and sent him a personal message in reply. I cannot disclose the details of our exchange.