HC Deb 06 July 1987 vol 119 cc11-2W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is Her Majesty's Government's policy on the peaceful reunification of Korea; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

As the hon. Member was informed by my hon. Friend the then Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, the Member for Mid Sussex (Mr. Renton) on 14 April 1986, at columns244 and 245, our policy to support progress towards reunification by means of direct dialogue between the Koreans.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if Her Majesty's Government have any plans to commence diplomatic relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

We have no plans to open diplomatic relations with North Korea.

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