HC Deb 14 July 1987 vol 119 cc429-30W
Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if Her Majesty's Government will make it their policy to oppose any fishing agreement between the European Community and Morocco which extends to the territorial waters of Western Sahara; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

Responsibility for the conduct of the negotiations for a fisheries agreement between Morocco and the European Community lies primarily with the Commission. We continue to monitor closely the progress of these negotiations.

Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps Her Majesty's Government are taking to encourage peace between Morocco and the Polisario Front in Western Sahara; what contacts Her Majesty's Government have had with the parties concerned with a view to advancing the prospects for peace in the region; and what proposals Her Majesty's Government will be putting to King Hassan during his state visit to help bring about peace.

Mr. Eggar

We fully support the United Nations Secretary-General in his efforts to bring about a peaceful solution of the Western Sahara dispute. We look forward to discussing this and other international issues with King Hassan during his state visit.

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