HC Deb 11 June 1986 vol 99 c232W
30. Mr. Litherland

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the implications for Her Majesty's Government's relations with Chile of the increase in violence in Chile over the last few months; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

We continue to emphasise to the Chilean authorities our support for an orderly return to democracy there, and our conviction that early political dialogue with the democratic opposition is essential to achieve this.

44. Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on how many occasions in the last three months the British ambassador in Chile has reported to him on acts of violence carried out. by Government forces; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

Her Majesty's Ambassador in Santiago reports frequently on all aspects of internal events in Chile.

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