§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they sought to engage China in finding a solution to the situation in Burma when hosting the October 2000 United Kingdom/China dialogue meeting; and, if so, to what effect. [HL4330]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalThe UK/China Human Rights Dialogue process specifically addresses the human rights situation in China and does not cover third country situations. The situation in Burma was not discussed during the fifth round of the Human Rights Dialogue held in London between 16–18 October.