§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has received in relation to recent abuses of human rights in Chile as regards the arrests of Messrs Soto Tellez, Cifuentes Cifuentes, Vega Poza, Ecobar Sanchez, Gamboa Alaredo, Sanhueza Azaredo, Rojas de Negri and Ms Quintana Arancibia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarNone. We share the widely felt concern over the human rights abuses associated with the 2–3 July national strike, especially the death of Sr Rojas and the injuries suffered by Srta Quintana. We welcome the appointment of a civilian judge to investigate these cases and hope that he will report fully on the facts.
§ Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what meetings with human rights, trade union and community organisations in Chile have been held by British diplomatic staff since November 1984.
§ Mr. EggarWe have regular contact with Chilean human rights, trade union and community organisations both in Santiago and London.