§ Mr. Edgeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he can now make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's policy toward the report of the United Nations' investigation into the current political situation in East Timor.
§ Mr. RowlandsThe report has been debated in the Security Council. A resolution, which we supported, was adopted on 22nd April, calling on the Indonesian Government to withdraw alt their forces without further delay and reaffirming the right of the people to self-determination and independence. The Indonesian Government have assured us that they will co-operate in implementing the resolution, thereby enabling the views of the people of East Timor to be sought on their future.
§ Mr. Edgeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 141W if he will keep in close contact with the Australian Government on the progress of that Government's investigation into the circumstances of the deaths of British citizens Malcolm Renie and Brian Peters at Balibo, East Timor.
§ Mr. RowlandsYes. The Australian Government have undertaken to keep us fully informed of their latest investigations into the deaths of the five members of an Australian television team, including Mr. Rennie and Mr. Peters.