HC Deb 19 March 1974 vol 870 c82W
Mr. Ted Fletcher

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what instructions have been issued to the British Ambassador in Chile with regard to the granting of political asylum to foreigners in the embassy in Santiago.

Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what instructions have been issued to the British Ambassador in Chile about offering asylum to former supporters of the Allende Government.

Miss Joan Lestor

Standing instructions to all of Her Majesty's ambassadors abroad are that all applications for asylum should be referred to my right hon. Friend as quickly as possible.

Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what contracts exist between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of Chile.

Miss Joan Lestor

None. The contracts for warships for the Chilean Navy are between the Chilean Government and the shipbuilders concerned.