HC Deb 09 March 1989 vol 148 c628W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he has any proposals for the removal of restrictions upon trade and overseas aid to Vietnam; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

There are no restrictions on trade with Vietnam. We ceased aid to Vietnam in 1979 following the Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia. We welcome the Vietnamese announcement of intention to withdraw from Cambodia and are following developments closely, but we have no immediate plans to change our policy.