El Salvador

HC Deb 31 March 1981 vol 2 c53W

Mr. McMahon

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether Her Majesty's Government have any military advisers in El Salvador.

Mr. Ridley

No.

Mr. McMahon

asked the Lord Privy Seal if Her Majesty's Government intend to render any assistance to those who are suffering under the military junta in El Salvador.

Mr. Ridley

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Goole (Dr. Marshall) on 30 March.

Mr. McMahon

asked the Lord Privy Seal what precautions are being taken to protect British citizens and property in El Salvador.

Mr. Ridley

The British ambassador in San José is in frequent contact with the honorary consul in San Salvador about the safety of the British community in El Salvador, which numbers some 70 persons.

The only Crown property in El Salvador is the embassy residence, unused since its closure in February 1980. The property is protected by a resident caretaker.