HC Deb 23 November 1982 vol 32 cc443-4W
Sir Peter Mills

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations Her Majesty's Government have made to Venezuela to settle the dispute between Venezuela and Guyana peacefully in accordance with the Geneva agreement.

Mr. Onslow

We have repeatedly made known to the Venezuelan Government our concern that the Geneva agreement procedures for reaching a peaceful settlement with Guyana over the territorial dispute should be followed. During their meeting in New York on 29 September the Venezuelan Foreign Minister reaffirmed to my right hon. Friend Venezuela's intention to follow the agreement's procedures for a peaceful settlement.

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