§ 23 Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has held with the United States Government concerning American foreign policy towards central America.
§ Mr. EggarWe regularly discuss all important issues, including the situation in central America, with the United States Government at a number of levels. They are fully aware of our views.
§ 29 Mr. Terry Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the European Economic Community Council will next discuss the problems of central America.
§ Mr. EggarAs I told the hon. Member on 25 February, there is regular discussion at appropriate levels within the framework of European political co-operation of all important issues including central America. We are in close contact with our European partners over developments in central America and elsewhere.
§ 51 Mr. Frank Cookasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent action has been taken by the European Economic Community to help the Contadora peace process in central America.
§ Mr. EggarWe and our European partners have consistently expressed our support for the Contadora process. Most recently on 20 January, the Twelve publicly welcomed the impetus given to the Contadora process by the Caraballeda and Guatemala declarations.