HC Deb 08 March 1989 vol 148 cc559-60W
Mr. Andrew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the Peruvian Government concerning the disappearance of Hugo Blanco and Luis Tresta de la Torre.

Mr. Eggar

We have on several occasions conveyed to the Peruvian authorities our concern about reported abuses of human rights. Her Majesty's embassy in Lima have informed us that Mr. Blanco awaits trial on charges under Peru's terrorism laws. We await information on Mr. Tresta de la Torre.