§ Lord Brockwayasked Her Majesty's Government:
What decision was reached by the United Nations Human Rights Commission on the Motion for an end to the supply of arms to E1 Salvador during the present troubles; which nations voted for and against; which nations abstained; and what has been the reaction of the USA.
§ The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Lord Carrington)We welcome the resolution which approved the appointment of a specialrapporteur to investigate human rights violations in El Salvador. It was more balanced than the equivalent resolution at the General Assembly. The resolution was passed by 29 votes to 1 with 11 abstentions. The United Kingdom with most Western countries, supported it with an explanation of vote on our policy regarding the supply of arms. The United States abstained.