HC Deb 08 February 2000 vol 344 c139W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent reports he has received concerning the arrest and detention of Christians in Saudi Arabia; and if he will make a statement. [108889]

Mr. Hain

On 7 January, 15 Filipinos were arrested at a Christian service in Riyadh. According to the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, 11 have been released without charge. The others are expected to be released soon.

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