HC Deb 17 June 1982 vol 25 c334W
Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the matter of human rights protection in Uganda was raised at the meeting of creditor countries in Paris on 18 May , and in what context it was discussed.

Mr. Onslow

The meeting in Paris on 18 May was of the Consultative Group for Uganda. The discussion of the group was of course conducted in confidence, but the press release issued by the World Bank after the meeting statedA number of delegates emphasised that success of the recovery programme was dependent on the Government's ability to maintain law and order and on further improvements in the internal security situation. The Ugandan delegation reaffirmed and the meeting noted their Government's commitment to democracy, rule of law and protection of human rights.