§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the Government are proposing to recognise the Democratic People's Republic of Korea; and if they will be taking steps through the United Nations to improve relations between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea.
§ Mr. SainsburyWe have no plans to recognise North Korea as a state. We actively support all steps towards peace on the Korean peninsula, including those pursued through the United Nations, but we believe that progress can be achieved only through direct contacts between North and South Korea. We welcome the resumption of contacts on 3 July.
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§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the Government have any plans to establish diplomatic relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
§ Mr. SainsburyNo.