§ Sir Russell JohnstonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment Her Majesty's Government has made of the human rights record of Chile; and what effects this has had on the level of diplomatic relations, arms sales and trade links between Chile and the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. EggarWe have made clear our concern about continuing human rights abuses in Chile both with the Twelve and bilaterally, most recently on 23 October when the Chilean Foreign Minister called on me and my right hon. and learned Friend. We maintain normal trading links, but our policy precludes the supply of defence items which we judge likely to be used for internal repression.