§ 27. Mr. Easthamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on current United Kingdom relations with Chile.
§ 46. Dame Judith Hartasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the current state of relations between the United Kingdom and Chile.
§ Mr. RentonWe have normal diplomatic relations with Chile, but continue to make clear out concern about human rights violations and the constraints on political activity. We hope that the lifting of the state of siege with effect from 17 June may mark a new beginning in the process of restoring democratic freedoms.
§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if, in the light of recent killings in Chile, he will reassess United Kingdom relations with that country.
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§ Mr. RentonWe keep the situation in Chile under constant review, and continue to remind the Chilean Government of the need for an improvement in the human rights situation.