§ Mr. MeacherTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations Her Majesty's Government have made to the Rwandan authorities concerning human rights abuses in Rwanda.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe EC and its member states have repeatedly expressed their concern at the present situation in Rwanda and have appealed to all parties concerned to be flexible so that a peaceful solution can be found to their difficulties. The most recent EC statement was issued on 15 February and a copy has been placed in the Libraries of the House.
§ Mr. MeacherTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how his Department are monitoring the human rights situation in Rwanda.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydWe have no diplomatic mission in Rwanda. Other United Kingdom missions in the region follow closely developments in that country. We also have regular consultations with EC partners and other western countries who have resident representations in Rwanda.