HC Deb 22 December 1982 vol 34 cc603-4W
21. Mr. Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what effect on British policy towards Central America recent United States Government statements have had.

41. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what effect on British policy in Central America recent United States policy statements will have.

Mr. Onslow

During his recent visit to Central America, President Reagan expressed his support for the cause of democracy and peace in the region. We share that aim. We are in close touch with the United States Government about the situation in Central America, and shall continue to formulate our policy in the light of developments.

25. Mr. Robert Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will discuss with the United States Government the impact of their arms sales policy on British interests in Central America.

Mr. Onslow

Our views on United States arms sales policy in Central America in the light of British interests there are well known to the United States Government.

30. Mr. David Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether Her Majesty's Government co-ordinate their policy on Central America with the United States Administration.

Mr. Onslow

We have regular exchanges of view with the United States Government on matters of common concern in Central America. We also consult with our European Community partners and, as appropriate, with other Governments, and British policy is formulated by British Ministers in the light of these and other relevant considerations.

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