HL Deb 27 May 1982 vol 430 c1357WA
Lord Brockway

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will reconsider their decision to refuse a visa to Adolfo Perez Esquivel, the Argentine Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1980, in view of his statement in The Times of 19th May 1982 that, whilst he supports Argentina's claim to the sovereignty of the Falklands, he dissociates himself from the junta's use of force, opposes its dictatorial regime, and advocates a settlement on the basis of a ceasefire, mutual withdrawal of troops, a bigger role for the United Nations and the suspension of economic sanctions.

Lord Elton

Sr. Esquivel's application for a visa to come to this country for a visit has been approved. At no time was it refused.