HC Deb 24 April 1990 vol 171 cc125-6W
Mr. Ernie Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has raised with the Peruvian Government the detention of Victor Taipe Zuniga, president of the National Mineworkers Federation.

Mr. Maude

No.

Mr. Ernie Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Peruvian Government about the detention of politicians, trade union leaders and trade union representatives.

Mr. Maude

We frequently raise with the Peruvian authorities the cases of individuals who have been detained or who have disappeared in Peru, including politicians and trade union leaders and representatives.

Mr. Ernie Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last met the Peruvian ambassador; and what subjects were discussed.

Mr. Maude

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary last met the Peruvian ambassador on 18 January, at a lunch given by the Latin American heads of mission in London, at which a wide range of issues were discussed.

Mr. Ernie Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last raised with the Peruvian Government the subject of the violation of human rights in that country.

Mr. Maude

We frequently stress to the Peruvian Government our support for democracy in Peru and our wish that human rights be fully respected.

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