HC Deb 04 May 1988 vol 132 cc460-1W
20. Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what policies are currently being pursued by Her Majesty's Government to establish peace in central America.

Mr. Eggar

We and our European partners have repeatedly expressed our support for the Guatemala peace agreement and urged the Central American Governments to fulfil their commitments under that agreement. We have appealed to countries with links and interests in the region to lend constructive support for the peace efforts of the Central American countries. We have also condemned all acts of violence which might jeopardise the peace process. We have warmly welcomed the 60-day truce signed at Sapoa on 23 March as a positive step towards the achievement of peace and reconciliation and hope that it will facilitate the establishment of a pluralistic democracy in Nicaragua.

43. Mr. Michael Martin

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the implications for Her Majesty's Government's policy towards a settlement in Central America of the conduct of the recent elections in E1 Salvador.

Mr. Eggar

The holding of elections in E1 Salvador was in keeping with the objectives of the Central American peace agreement, which we support, of establishing peace and democracy in the region.

53. Mr. Home Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress of the Central American peace plan; and what initiatives the Government are taking to encourage further developments.

70. Dr. Reid

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress of the Central American peace plan; and what initiatives the Government are taking to encourage further developments.

Mr. Eggar

We and our European partners have repeatedly expressed our support for the Guatemala peace agreement and urged the Central American Governments to fulfil their commitments under that agreement. We have appealed to countries with links and interests in the region to lend constructive support for the Central American peace process. We have also condemned all acts of violence which might jeopardise the peace process. We welcomed the 60-day truce signed at Sapoa on 23 March as a positive step towards peace and reconciliation within a pluralistic democracy in Nicaragua.

63. Mr. Flannery

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he has any plans to visit Central America.

Mr. Eggar

My right hon. learned Friend has no plans at present to visit Central America.

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