HC Deb 07 July 1988 vol 136 c674W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if any requests have been received from the United State authorities to co-operate in actions being taken against the Government of Panama; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

We have not been asked by the United States authorities to co-operate in actions being taken against the Government of Panama.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when discussions last took place between representatives of Her Majesty's Government and those of the United States Government in respect of the situation in Panama; what matters were discussed; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eggar

The situation in Panama has been discussed in the course of our normal contacts with the United States Government. Our interest is to see internal peace and democracy in Panama.