HC Deb 26 June 1985 vol 81 c408W
35. Mr. Terry Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with his American counterpart concerning United States policy toward Central America.

Mr. Renton

I have nothing to add to the answer given by my right hon. and learned Friend to the hon. Member for Sheffield, Hillsborough (Mr. Flannery) on 22 May at column 454.

55. Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions have been held by European Economic Community Foreign Ministers concerning political co-operation with Central America.

Mr. Renton

Following the meeting of European Community Foreign Ministers in Luxembourg on 29 April, it was announced that the Ten were following with satisfaction the progress of a mission sent to Central America in April and May. Ministers also confirmed their firm support for the Contadora process.

73. Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he expects to complete discussions with his European Economic Community counterparts on a new political and economic package for Central America.

Mr. Rifkind

We expect the Council of Ministers to be in a position to approve the Commission's negotiating mandate for a European Community/Central America co-operation agreement in time for negotiations with the Central American countries to begin this autumn.