§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the question of the peaceful reunification of Korea was discussed at his recent meeting with President Chun; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonYes. Reunification was amongst the subjects discussed during the recent visit of President Chun Doo Hwan. We hope that the dialogue between the Koreans will resume soon following the suspension of contacts by North Korea earlier this year.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the present policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the peaceful re-unification of Korea.
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§ Mr. RentonOur policy is to support progress towards reunification by means of direct dialogue between the Koreans.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations Her Majesty's Government have made to the Government of South Korea on their record on human rights.
§ Mr. RentonThe recent visit of President Chun Doo Hwan has provided opportunities to express our support for progress in the development of personal freedoms in the Republic of Korea.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if Her Majesty's Government had any observers at the team spirit manoeuvres in South Korea.
§ Mr. RentonOur Defence attaché at Seoul observes the team spirit exercises as part of the normal duties of such an appointment.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if Her Majesty's Government have any plans to recognise the Government of North Korea; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonWe have no plans to recognise North Korea.