HC Deb 09 April 1986 vol 95 cc134-5W
11. Mr. Patchett

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has held with the Government of Costa Rica on the Contadora initiative concerning the situation in central America; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

My right hon. and learned Friend last met the Foreign Minister of Costa Rica at the Luxembourg meeting on central America last November. Subsequently my right hon. and noble Friend held meetings with the Costa Rican Government in January when she visited San Jose. They made clear our strong and continuing support for the Contadora process.

34. Mr. McTaggart

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has held with the Contadora group concerning the situation in central America; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

My right hon. and learned Friend last held discussions with the countries of the Contadora group at the meeting of Foreign Ministers of the European Community, central America and the Contadora countries which was held at Luxembourg last November. Our strong and continuing support for the Contadora peace process was reaffirmed.

42. Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has held with the United States concerning United States policy towards central America; and if he will make a statement.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

We have regular discussions with the United States on a wide range of issues, including central America.

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