§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Prime Minister on what basis she met the Head of Government of the regime in Fiji; what subjects were discussed at the meeting; what agreements were reached in relation to the resumption of training of Fijian military personnel in the United Kingdom and the selection of participants for such training; what assurances she was given regarding the return to elected conventional Government in Fiji; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI met the Prime Minister of Fiji on 29 March for talks on all aspects of our relations. He told me of his efforts to return Fiji to parliamentary democracy and constitutional rule. These have the full support of Her Majesty's Government. We have offered to increase our technical assistance programme in Fiji. On military training, we shall resume the acceptance of a number of trainee officers from Fiji at staff colleges and other training establishments in the United Kingdom. Candidates will be selected by Fiji and approved by us in the normal way.
§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Prime Minister on what occasions since 1979 she has met the elected Head of Government of Fiji at 10 Downing street.
§ The Prime MinisterI met the Prime Minister of Fiji at 10 Downing street on 1 April 1981, 27 April 1983 and 29 March 1988.