§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the Contra rebellion against the Nicaraguan Government.
§ Mr. RentonWe support efforts, in particular the Contadora process, to reach an early and comprehensive negotiated settlement of the problems of central America. We believe this process offers the best hope for achieving stability, democracy and development in the region.
§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what statements he has made concerning United States' support for the Contra rebels in Nicaragua.
§ Mr. RentonI would refer the hon. Member to the statement made by my right hon. and learned Friend in the debates on 9 November 1984, at columns 1017–18, and 25 April this year at columns 325–26.