mind, it would be best if Mr Rajab was transferred from this
country.
The Syrian Ambassador undertook to report this request and to provide a reply at an early date.
Asked whether any time limit had been set for Mr Rajab's departure, Spokesman referred to what Mr Rifkind had said in the course of a radio interview yesterday. This was: "I don't think it is a question of laying down formal periods of that kind. We have said it would be sensible if he was transferred and we hope they will take that advice."