§ 35. Mr. Moynihanasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia.
§ Mr. RentonI refer my hon. Friend to the answer that I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Suffolk, Central (Mr. Lord) on 11 March at column 211.
§ 70. Mr. Torneyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what advice his Department gives to British citizens intending to travel to Saudi Arabia about those offences which carry amputation as a possible penalty in that country; what is his policy with regard to making representations to the Saudi Government in cases where British citizens face such punishments; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarAll British nationals travelling overseas are advised to respect local laws and customs. An advisory booklet "Living in Saudi Arabia—a brief guide", states that amputation is a possible penalty for theft in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi authorities are aware that certain penalties are abhorrent to British opinion. Appropriate representations are made if individual cases involving British nationals arise.