HC Deb 14 March 2000 vol 346 c143W
Mrs. Gillan

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent reports he has received from the Egyptian Government regarding the grounds for the charges brought against Father Gabriel Abdel-Massesh Gabriel following the sectarian violence in Al-Kosheh. [114590]

Mr. Hain

Following the violence in Al-Kosheh, it was announced that Father Gabriel Abdel-Massesh Gabriel had been charged with attempted murder and illegal possession of weapons. He was released on bail. The Egyptian Public Prosecutor's Office has now concluded its report on the incident. At a press conference on 11 March the Public Prosecutor reportedly confirmed that no religious leaders would be charged.

Mr. Blunt

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the UK's relations with Egypt. [112870]

Mr. Hain

The British Government have a strong relationship with the government of President Mubarak and UK/Egypt trade relations continue to grow.

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