§ Mr. Canavanasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he will make a statement on the situation in El Salvador.
§ Mr. LuceHer Majesty's Government continue to be concerned at the situation in El Salvador, especially the reports of increasing violence. We call on all concerned to enable the people of El Salvador to achieve a peaceful solution to the problems facing them.
§ Mr. Winnickasked the Lord Privy Seal whether representations have been made to the authorities in El Salvador over the safety of British correspondents who are covering the current election in that country; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceHer Majesty's ambassador is aware of the level of concern in this country about threats to the safety of British subjects in El Salvador.
Her Majesty's ambassador has discretion to raise the question of the security of British correspondents with the authorities in El Salvador. Staff from the British embassy in Tegucigalpa who are at present on duty in El Salvador have been in touch with British journalists there and have emphasised the need for caution.