Urgent Question on anticipated executions in Saudi Arabia
17 July 2017 (updated on 17 July 2017)
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs), Tom Brake MP, asked an Urgent Question in the Commons on Monday 17 July 2017 on what steps are being taken to intervene in the anticipated executions of 14 men and boys in Saudi Arabia.
Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Alistair Burt, responded on behalf of the Government.
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