§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Prime Minister if he will place in the Library all the written representations made by the Saudi authorities over the presence in the United Kingdom of Dr. al-Masari; and what was the response of the Government. [9174]
§ The Prime MinisterIt is not my normal practice to do so.
§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Prime Minister on how many occasions and on what dates he was asked directly or indirectly, formally or otherwise by the Saudi authorities about the presence in the United Kingdom of Dr. al-Masari; and what response he gave on each occasion. [9171]
§ The Prime MinisterThe presence and activities of Dr. al-Masari in the United Kingdom have been raised by the Saudi authorities on a number of occasions. The Saudi's have been told that Her Majesty's Government disapprove of Dr. al-Masari's activities, and that he would be treated strictly in accordance with United Kingdom and international law.