What is the hon. Gentleman's feeling about the allied policy of training, putting in uniform and arming opposing militias, and putting them on the streets? Although it might have a short-term impact for good—except of course for women in the wrong sort of dress—in the longer term, it might prove...

What is the hon. Gentleman's feeling about the allied policy of training, putting in uniform and arming opposing militias, and putting them on the streets? Although it might have a short-term impact for good—except of course for women in the wrong sort of dress—in the longer term, it might prove...

I pay tribute to hon. Gentleman for a substantial and balanced report. I know that getting the balance right must have been difficult, but we have to tread gently. May I refer him to paragraph 158? The Minister for the Middle East, the hon. Member for Pontypridd (Dr. Howells) stated...

I pay tribute to hon. Gentleman for a substantial and balanced report. I know that getting the balance right must have been difficult, but we have to tread gently. May I refer him to paragraph 158? The Minister for the Middle East, the hon. Member for Pontypridd (Dr. Howells) stated...

I am grateful to the Chairman of the Committee for that explanation, which I accept. I hope that he has heard what I have said about the Baha'is.

I am grateful to the Chairman of the Committee for that explanation, which I accept. I hope that he has heard what I have said about the Baha'is.

Again, I congratulate the Committee on this excellent report on a difficult matter. I shall speak on a narrow subject. In chapter 5 of the report, on Egypt, I note that the part entitled ““Human Rights and Democratisation”” does not address a certain issue. I understand the Committee's difficulty in...

Again, I congratulate the Committee on this excellent report on a difficult matter. I shall speak on a narrow subject. In chapter 5 of the report, on Egypt, I note that the part entitled ““Human Rights and Democratisation”” does not address a certain issue. I understand the Committee's difficulty in...

Will my right hon. Friend confirm that some at least of the bodies of those women had notes pinned to them making reference to their having been killed because of the way they dressed?

Will my right hon. Friend confirm that some at least of the bodies of those women had notes pinned to them making reference to their having been killed because of the way they dressed?