Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs in view of the evidence provided by Amnesty International that large numbers of people, including foreign nationals, have disappeared without trace in Argentina, what special steps he will take to ensure the safety of British sportsmen, officials, journalists and spectators who will be visiting Argentina in connection with the World Cup.
§ Mr. RowlandsThe safety and welfare of British visitors to the Argentine Republic is the prime responsibility of the Argentine Government. British visitors are entitled to consular protection in the normal way. We will, of course, give any further advice we think necessary before the event.