Saudi Arabia: Politics and Government
(asked on 1st November 2017) - View Source
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent announcement that he intends to return Saudi Arabia to a path of "moderate Islam".
Answered by
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 15th November 2017
We welcome recent developments under Vision 2030 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as the Royal Decree permitting women to drive from June 2018 and the announcement of a new economic city. We recognise HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s comments as part of these changes and we continue to encourage reform in Saudi Arabia.