Written question asked by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Monday, 18 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 December 2000. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 21 December 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To 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.

Answer: Mr. Maude: To 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. Hain: A 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.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 143777; 360 c343W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Criminal investigation Crimes of violence Bombings Police Terrorism Saudi Arabia
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk