Saudi Arabia and Kuwait (Democracy) (Hansard, 18 January 1999)

HC Deb 18 January 1999 vol 323 c346W 346W

§ Mr. Dalyell
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to promote democracy in(a) Saudi Arabia and (b) Kuwait. [65474]

§ Mr. Fatchett
We seek to encourage constitutional development and greater participatory government in both Saudi Arabia and Kuwait through a variety of means, including official and parliamentary contacts, ministerial visits and informal dialogue on democratic issues.