§ Mr. Mikardoasked the Lord Privy Seal whether Her Majesty's Government have made any representation to the Syrian Government about infringements of human rights in Syria, including long-term detention of hundreds of political prisoners as detailed in the latest Amnesty International report; and if so what was the outcome.
§ Mr. HurdNo such representations have been made, but the Syrian Government are well aware of Her Majesty's Government's views on and close interest in questions of human rights.