HC Deb 29 March 1999 vol 328 c504W
Mrs. Gillan

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what(a) reports he has received and (b) representations he has made concerning the abduction of Suhir Shihata Gouda in Egypt. [79309]

Mr. Fatchett

We have recently received reports about Suhir Shihata Gouda from international NGOs. Our Embassy in Cairo is making inquiries into the background.

Mrs. Gillan

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Egyptian authorities about the abduction of Christian women in Egypt. [79310]

Mr. Fatchett

We regularly make representations to the Egyptian authorities when we receive reports of human rights abuses against anyone, regardless of gender or religion. This includes reports of abductions.