§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what conditions the United Kingdom would expect to be met before resuming consular relations with Guatemala.
§ Mr. RentonIn accordance with article 2 of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations it is not normal international practice to impose any preconditions. The establishment of consular relations between states takes place by mutual consent.
§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the official level talks with the Guatemala authorities referred to in his answer to the hon. Member for Stretford on 13 November, Official Report, column 173, will include discussions about aid.
§ Mr. RentonThe talks referred to will not include discussions about aid.