§ 72. Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he is taking about relations with Chile in the light of the Sheila Cassidy case; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RowlandsThe Government took firm action, including the withdrawal of Her Majesty's Ambassador, in protest against the ill-treatment of Dr. Cassidy and made clear that they regarded the Chilean Government's response as unsatisfactory and unconvincing. We brought Dr. Cassidy's evidence to the attention of the appropriate United Nations body. The Government unequivocally condemn the Junta's disrespect for human rights and will continue to seek ways of making their views effective.