Mr. Michieasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether there are any plans for any Minister from his Department to visit Chile in the next six months.
Mr. Michieasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether, in view of the recent political unrest in Chile, the Government will review their policy with regard to arms sales and diplomatic relations with Chile.
Mr. Michieasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations the Government have made in the last six months to the Chilean Government with regard to violations of human rights; and what pressures have been put on the Chilean Government.
Mr. WhitneyWe have made plain to representatives of the Chilean Government our concern over the continued violation of human rights in Chile on a number of occasions. Most recently, my right hon. and learned Friend underlined our continuing concern on this question to the Chilean Foreign Minister on 27 September and to the Chilean Ambassador on 17 October.
Mr. Michieasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many representations 238W from (a) hon. Members and (b) other persons the Government have received about the violation of human rights in Chile and about the sale of arms to Chile m the past 12 months.
Mr. WhitneyThe Foreign and Commonwealth Office has received some 50 representations over the past 12 months from hon. Members in the form of letters, parliamentary questions and calls on Ministers. In addition we have received 175 written representations from other persons.