§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Prime Minister if the statements made to the Chilean press by the Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food concerning the conduct of the plebiscite, and expressing support by the United Kingdom, represent the policy of Her Majesty's Government.
§ The Prime MinisterDuring his visit to Chile in January my right hon. Friend the Minister of State made it clear,8W both in public and private discussions, that the British Government remained concerned about human rights violations in Chile and wanted that country to return peacefully to its democratic tradition. He also met the Cardinal Archbishop and other Church leaders active in the field of human rights as well as a widely representative group of opposition leaders. He indicated that it was not for the British Government to comment on the rectitude or otherwise of a plebiscite.