Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he plans to review the strategic relationship with Saudi Arabia as a result of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

The Government condemns Jamal Khashoggi’s killing in the strongest possible terms and is clear that anyone found responsible must be held fully accountable.

The UK was signatory to the joint statement on 7 March at the UN Human Rights Council which reiterated condemnation of the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. The statement called for investigations into the killing to be prompt; effective and thorough; independent and impartial; and transparent.

There are areas where we disagree with Saudi Arabia on policy but no aspect of our relationship prevents us from addressing matters of concern. Our ability to have frank conversations rests on the strength on our relationship.