§ Mr. BurtTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further representations he will be making to the Government of Malaysia, regarding the continued detention without trial of 42 citizens of that country.
§ Mr. MellorWe shall continue to monitor the Internal Security Act detentions closely, in consultation with our European partners. Representatives of the Twelve have already discussed the matter with the Malaysian authorities and have made known our collective concerns. We shall ensure that the Malaysian authorities remain aware of those concerns. My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs raised the question of the detentions during his visit to Malaysia in April.