To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the government of Morocco regarding the recent arrest of Mr. Sidi Mohammed Daddach; and if he will make a statement. [111182]

Sidi Mohammed Daddach was held by the Moroccan authorities in Laayoune for a matter of hours before his release. Nevertheless, officials raised our concerns with the Moroccan authorities in April 2003. We will continue to monitor the situation closely, taking appropriate action where necessary.