§ Mr. Robert Edwardsasked the Lord Privy Seal to what extent Her Majesty's Government have contributed to the special fund established by the United Nations to assist the victims of repression in Chile.
§ Mr. RidleyThe question of a contribution by the Government to this fund is under consideration. No final decision has yet been taken.
§ Mr. Robert Edwardsasked the Lord Privy Seal whether Her Majesty's Government subscribe to the policy agreed by the European Economic Community aimed at increasing pressure on the Chilean Government to reveal the where-abouts 116W of the prisoners who have disappeared.
§ Mr. RidleyThe member States of the European Community acting in the framework of political co-operation have on a number of occasions made known to the Chilean authorities their concern about respect for human rights in Chile, and have urged them to provide any information they may have available on the fate of missing persons in Chile. We have participated fully in these discussions and have acted in concert with our partners; we shall continue to do so as the occasion requires.
§ Mr. Robert Edwardsasked the Lord Privy Seal if Her Majesty's Government will instruct their representatives in the United Nations to support a condemnation by the General Assembly of the violation of human rights in Chile.
§ Mr. RidleyThe United Kingdom delegation to the United Nations General Assembly has been instructed to play a full and active role in encouraging the Chilean Government to improve their human rights performance.