§ Mrs. Bridget PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his most recent assessment of the human rights situation in East Timor.
§ Mr. GoodladOur concerns about human rights in East Timor, including the disparity in sentencing of the military and civilians involved in the Dilli incident in November 1991 and the need for continuing International Committee of the Red Cross access to prisoners, were reflected in the Resolution on this issue, co-sponsored by the Community, which was adopted at the UN Commission on Human
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Country Seats Total population (million) Population per MEP Constituencies/voting system Belgium 24 (25) 10.0 416,667 (400,000) Proportional representation in 2 regional constituencies (regional lists) Denmark 16 (16) 5.1 318,750 (318,750) Proportional representation in single constituency (national list) Germany 81 (99) 79.4 980,247 (802,020) Proportional representation in 10 Länder constituencies (regional and national lists). Nomination by House of Representatives for Berlin constituency Ireland 15 (15) 3.6 240,000 (240,000) Proportional representation in 4 multi-member constituencies. Single transferable vote Greece 24 (25) 10.0 416,667 (400,000) Proportional representation in single constituency (national list) Spain 60 (64) 38.8 646,667 (606,250) Proportional representation in single constituency (national list) France 81 (87) 56.8 701,235 (652,874) Proportional representation in single constituency (national list) Italy 81 (87) 57.4 708,642 (659,770) Proportional representation in 5 regional constituencies (regional lists) Luxembourg 6 (6) 0.4 66,667(66,667) Proportional representation in single constituency (national list) Rights in Geneva last week. We monitor the situation closely and maintain regular and useful dialogue with the Indonesians on human rights issues. We believe this is the best way of securing improvements.