§ Mr. Rowlandsasked the Lord Privy Seal what information he has of the EEC partners' diplomatic representation in Nicaragua; and when he intends to establish similar representation there.
§ Mr. LuceOf our European Community partners Germany, France and Italy maintain resident Ambassadors in Managua. Re-opening an embassy in Managua must be considered in the light of economies to which we are committed, and continuing pressure on public expenditure levels. Meanwhile, Her Majesty's Ambassador in Costa Rica is accredited to Nicaragua.