§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Government of Chile respecting the violation of human rights in that country following the reimposition of a state of siege on 7 September and the ensuing loss of life.
§ Mr. EggarEC Foreign Ministers issued a statement on 16 September calling for the lifting of the state of siege and the release of those detained, deploring all972W violence, and expressing concern at recent loss of life. My right hon. and learned Friend reiterated these concerns in his EC Presidency address to the United Nations General Assembly on 24 September, and at his bilateral meeting with the Chilean Foreign Minister on 25 September.