HC Deb 01 December 1999 vol 340 c263W
Dr. Tonge

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what issues of human rights and democracy he raised with the Amir of Bahrain during his recent visit to Britain. [100666]

Mr. Hain

Human rights were raised with the Amir as part of our policy of constructive engagement on such issues. We welcomed the positive steps Shaikh Hamad has taken towards improving Bahrain's human rights situation since his accession and offered our assistance and advice.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what human rights abuses he raised with the Amir of Bahrain during his visit. [100805]

Mr. Hain

Human rights were raised as part of our policy of constructive engagement on such issues. We welcomed the positive steps the Amir has taken towards improving Bahrain's human rights situation since his accession and offered our assistance and advice.