HC Deb 25 October 1967 vol 751 cc504-5W
88. Mr. John Hynd

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the agreement on technical co-operation with the Republic of El Salvador has now been ratified; and what practical measures are being taken to implement this agreement in practice.

Mr. Goronwy Roberts

Her Majesty's Government have approved the Agreement and the Government of El Salvador was notified of this on 19th July. The Agreement is now awaiting ratification by the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador, upon the notification of which it will enter into force.

The Technical Assistance Agreement cannot be applied until the Salvadorean Legislative Assembly has ratified it. El Salvador is nevertheless already receiving technical assistance from Her Majesty's Government under agreements covering specific projects.