HC Deb 22 November 2000 vol 357 c204W
Mr. Hilary Benn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action Her Majesty's Government are taking on human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia; and if he will make a statement. [138805]

Mr. Hain

We have concerns about the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia, including the implementation of UN human rights instruments, issues relating to the judicial process, discrimination against women and non-Muslims and restrictions on freedom of expression, movement, assembly and worship.

We are firmly committed to constructive engagement on human rights with Saudi Arabia and discuss the issue regularly with the Saudis at all levels.