asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in light of the acceptance by the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir of an invitation to visit the United Kingdom, offered by Nadhmi Auchi, president of the Anglo Arab Organization, they intend to grant the Sudanese President a visa to enter the United Kingdom. [HL4090]

President al-Bashir has not approached the UK Government about a visit to the United Kingdom in response to an invitation from Nadhmi Auchi, president of the Anglo Arab Organisation. Were he to do so, any request would be considered on its merits and in the light of the circumstances at that time.