§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence 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. [9173]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotThe presence and activities of Dr. al-Masari in the UK have been raised by the Saudi authorities on a number of occasions. The Saudis 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 UK and international law.