§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the exact dates of ministerial visits to Indonesia since 1 January 1990(a) naming the Ministers and (b) the reason for the visit in each case. [16508]
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§ Mr. GoodladAs part of our efforts to promote good bilateral relations with the Governments of south east Asia, Foreign Office Ministers visited Indonesia from 14 to 18 June 1990—Lord Brabazon—28 April to 2 May 1991—Lord Caithness—12 to 15 October 1992—Mr. Goodlad—3 to 5 April 1993—Secretary of State—and 6 to 7 April 1994—Mr. Goodlad.
§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Government of Indonesia about the arrest of three non-Governmental organisations activists from the Alliance of Independent Journalists and one from PIJAR, between 10 March and 17 March in Jakarta; and when he next intends to raise these cases with the Government of Indonesia. [16504]
§ Mr. GoodladOur embassy staff in Jakarta are following developments in these cases closely. Once we are fully aware of the facts, we will decide, in consultation with EU partners, whether an approach to the Indonesian authorities would be appropriate.
§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he had on the issue of the human rights record of Indonesia, with particular reference to East Timor when he last met Senator Gareth Evans, Foreign Secretary of the Federal Government of Australia. [16416]
§ Mr. GoodladIt is not our practice to disclose details of such discussions.