HC Deb 11 November 1982 vol 31 cc233-4W
Mr. Moyle

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what has been the response of the Government of Saudi Arabia to the representations he has made to His Excellency the Saudi Arabian ambassador to London in respect of Mr. Keith Carmichael, at present in jail in Riyadh.

Mr. Rifkind

We have received no formal response, as yet.

Mr. Moyle

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether Keith Carmichael, at present in jail in Riyadh, has yet received the independent medical examination he has requested.

Mr. Rifkind

No. Our embassy in Jedda has asked, and is continuing to ask, local British doctors if they would be prepared to see Mr. Carmichael, so far without success.

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