§ Sir Thomas ArnoldTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the EC is following a common policy towards human rights in Burma; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoodladYes. The situation in Burma remains of great concern to the European Union.
Together with our European Union partners we continue to press the ruling military regime in Burma, the state law and order restoration council—SLORC—to improve its human rights record and institute democratic and economic reforms. Progress in these areas will help the resumption of normal relations between the European union and Burma.