HC Deb 24 June 1997 vol 296 c464W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has held with the government of Saudi Arabia concerning human rights; and if he will make a statement. [4765]

Mr. Doug Henderson

My hon. Friend the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs discussed human rights, among other matters, with the Saudi Ambassador on 21 May. We look forward to having a more thorough discussion with the Government of Saudi Arabia at the earliest opportunity on this and a wide range of other issues of interest to us.