§ Sandra OsborneTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the President of Colombia's statement64W that there is no difference between combatants and non combatants in the context of the protection of the civilian population. [121837]
§ Mr. Rammell[holding answer 26 June 2003]: Various reports have appeared of what was said by President Uribe at a meeting with Colombian non-governmental organisations on 11 June. I warmly welcome the fact that the meeting took place. When I met the President in May I stressed the importance which HMG attaches to respect for human rights and the role of civil society in Colombia.