§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on recent terrorist attacks on British nationals in Saudi Arabia. [143776]
§ Mr. HainThere have been three car bombs in Saudi Arabia. One in Al-Khobar on 15 December, one in Riyadh on 17 November, and another in Riyadh on 22 November. These have resulted in the death of a British Citizen and the injury of four others. No group has claimed responsibility for these incidents and the motive for them is unclear.
The Saudi authorities have arrested a US citizen in connection with the two Riyadh car bombs, but have not ruled out other possible lines of investigation.
§ Mr. MaudeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Saudi Arabian authorities regarding the terrorist attacks on British nationals there. [143777]
§ Mr. HainA British police team is in Saudi Arabia to liaise with the Saudi authorities over the latest incident. A week ago, the same team liaised with the Saudi authorities, in charge of the investigations into the first two bombings. They continue to receive full co-operation.
We are in close touch with the Saudi Government over the incidents. Our Ambassador is in regular contact with the Acting Minister of the Interior.