HC Deb 25 November 1987 vol 123 cc221-2W
Sir Russell Johnston

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment Her Majesty's Government has made of the human rights record of Paraguay; and what effect this has had on the level of diplomatic relations, arms sales and trade links between Paraguay and the United Kingdom.

Mr. Eggar

Our concern at the continuing abuse of human rights in Paraguay has been made clear in Asuncion, both bilaterally and with the Twelve, and in appropriate international fora. My right hon. and learned Friend expressed that concern directly to the Paraguayan Foreign Minister when he visited the United Kingdom in March 1986.

Mr. Gould

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will provide a revised version of table 3.5 from the public expenditure White Paper Cmnd. 56–II, in the light of the Autumn Statement in so far as such information is known or available.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

A revised version of table 3.5 from Cmnd. 56–II will be included in the next public expenditure White Paper to be published in January.

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