§ 72. Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he has any plans to meet representatives from the civilian National Assembly of Chile.
§ Mr. EggarNo; but FCO Ministers and officials continue to be in contact with a wide range of Chilean opinion, and to have meetings with leaders of the democratic opposition parties.
§ 89. Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to the Chilean authorities concerning the escalation of violence in Chile; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarAs I told the hon. Member for Manchester, Central (Mr. Litherland) on 11 June, we emphasise repeatedly to the Chilean authorities our conviction that early dialogue with the democratic opposition is essential if Chile is to achieve a peaceful and orderly return to democracy.