HC Deb 25 July 1984 vol 64 c701W
53. Dame Judith Hart

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will have urgent consultations with the Governments of Colombia, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela, about the conflicts in Central America.

Mr. Whitney

We are in regular contact through diplomatic channels with these Governments which make up the Contadora group of countries. We have made clear our support for their efforts.

55. Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next plans to have talks with President Reagan about Central America.

Mr. Whitney

We are in close touch with the United States Government on matters of current concern including Central America.

62. Mr. McKelvey

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will support the proposals of the Contadora group in seeking a solution to the conflict in Central America.

Mr. Whitney

We stated our strong support for the proposals of the Contadora group in the joint European Community declaration issued at Stuttgart on June 1983, and on subsequent occasions.

79. Mr. Boyes

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he had with delegations to the recent summit meeting in London about the present problems in Central America.

Mr. Whitney

The summit was primarily economic, but the opportunity was taken to discuss political issues, including Central America, with some of the delegations.