HC Deb 13 December 2001 vol 376 c973W
Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what contact there has been between his Department and(a) Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum and (b) the Dubai authorities in relation to the allegation made by Sheikha Shamsa. [22606]

Mr. Bradshaw

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's London office have raised this matter with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. We have informed them that this is a matter for the police.

Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps are being taken to investigate the allegations of kidnapping made by Sheikha Shamsa. [22605]

Mr. Bradshaw

This is a matter for the police.