§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement about the recent visit to the United Kingdom by the Foreign Minister of El Salvador; whether concern was expressed to the Minister about the continuing violation of human rights in El Salvador; and what response was received.
§ Mr. Rifkind:The Foreign Minister was here on a private visit. When he called at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 22 October, my right hon. Friend emphasised the great concern felt in this country about the continuing reports of killings and other abuses in El Salvador and our hope that the Government of El Salvador would do all in its power to bring these to an end.
The Foreign Minister told my right hon. Friend of the Salvadorean Government's efforts in this direction 356W including efforts to control violations by the military by improving military discipline and punishing military offenders.