§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement concerning the official visit of the Prince of Morocco to Britain.
§ Mr. WaldegravePrince Sidi Mohammed paid a highly successful first official visit to Britain from 18 to 22 June as a guest of Government. He met His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, had dinner with my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister, met other Ministers, visited Parliament and the City of London and had the opportunity to see some modern technology projects.
§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether his Department has raised the issue of violation of human rights with the Moroccan Government.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe Moroccan Government are aware of our concern about human rights abuses wherever they occur.
§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his Department is intending to do to influence the Moroccan Government to renew a direct dialogue with the Polisario.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThis is a matter for the parties involved. We continue to believe that the good offices of the UN Secretary-General and the chairman of the Organisation of African Unity offer the best prospects for an early and equitable solution. The latest developments at the UN are encouraging.