HC Deb 20 October 1982 vol 29 c147W
28. Sir John Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about relations with Latin America.

Mr. Rifkind

Since this Government came into office they have sought to intensify contacts with Latin America. In the period following the Falklands crisis these contacts have been further developed. In the last three months there have been four ministerial visits and two visits by special Government representatives covering nine Latin American countries. These visits and other contacts have confirmed that, in spite of the rupture with Argentina, our relations with most Latin American countries remain good.