§ Mr. AltonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action Her Majesty's Government are taking to press for the release of 11 Christians imprisoned in Nepal for proselytism. [1994]
§ Mr. HanleyOur ambassador in Katmandu raised the case of the 11 Christians with the Nepalese authorities on 24 August. All 11 were released on 9 November.
§ Mr. AltonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action Her Majesty's Government are taking to encourage constructive action by the Governments of Nepal and India on the problem of the trafficking of women and children from Nepal to India for the purpose of prostitution. [1995]
§ Mr. HanleyWe share international concern about this matter. We are working through our aid programme, and through liaison with the Nepalese authorities and non-governmental organisations, to help combat the trafficking of young Nepalese women.