§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what studies he has made of the situation of indigenous peoples of the rain forests of Sarawak; what were the results of such studies; what representations he has made to the Government of Malaysia; and what response he has had.
§ Mr. SainsburyWe have noted reports of the arrest of nomadic Penan tribespeople for blockading logging roads.
497WThe Malaysian authorities are aware of international interest in the effects of deforestation on the global environment and on tribespeople. We have expressed concern to the Malaysian authorities, who state that their aim is to resettle the Penans and provide education, health care and an improved quality of life.