§ Mr. NellistTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action Her Majesty's Government has taken, and proposes further to take, in the light of the evidence submitted to him by Amnesty International of human rights abuses in Colombia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarThe Amnesty International allegations concerning the human rights situation in Colombia are of considerable concern. We continue to make our desire to see an improvement clear to the Colombian Government. I understand that the Colombian Government have responded formally to the Amnesty International report. It should be remembered that the Colombians face very serious levels of terrorist violence, and have already prosecuted members of the security forces for human rights offences.