§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Lord Privy Seal (1) if he will instruct the United Kingdom representatives at the United Nations to support a strong condemnation by the General Assembly of violation of human rights in Chile;
(2) in what way Her Majesty's Government will contribute to the policy agreed by the EEC in September of increasing pressure upon the Chilean régime to reveal the whereabouts of disappeared prisoners;
(3) what sum Her Majesty's Government have contributed to the special fund established by the United Nations to assist the victims of repression in Chile.
§ Mr. RidleyI have nothing to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, South-East (Mr. Edwards) on 6 November.—[Vol. 973, c.115–16.]
§ Mr. Skinneraked the Lord Privy Seal in what way the Secretary of State's meeting with the Chilean Foreign Minister, Mr. Cubillos, on 4 September, contributed to the protection of human rights in Chile.
§ Mr. RidleyMy right hon. and noble Friend left the Chilean Foreign Minister in no doubt about the continuing concern in this country, fully shared by Her Majesty's Government, for the proper protection of human rights in Chile.
§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will ensure that no military attaché is appointed to the British embassy in Santiago while the present military regime remains in power in Chile.
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§ Mr. RidleyThere are at present no plans to appoint a military attaché in Santiago.
§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Lory Privy Seal if he will give an assurance that no export licences will be granted by Her Majesty's Government for the sale of arms to the military regime in Chile.
§ Mr. RidleyWe have no plans at present to change existing policy.
§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will give an assurance that no ambassador will be restored to Chile.
§ Mr. RidleyWe are currently examining all aspects of our relations with Chile, including the possible restoration of ambassadors. No final decision has at present been taken.