HC Deb 18 January 1988 vol 145 c195W
Mr. Michael Welsh

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what help he is giving towards the holding of free elections in Burma; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

With our partners in the Twelve, we have made it clear—in a series of statements and EC demarches to the Burmese State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC)—that a lasting solution to Burma's problems can come about only if the Burmese people's manifest desire for greater freedom and multi-party democracy is met. In addition, aid has been suspended and dealings with the SLORC confined to essential business only. Further steps are under consideration.