HC Deb 28 July 1989 vol 157 cc1166-7W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further representations he has made to the Government of the People's Republic of China concerning human rights abuses in Tibet; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Maude

We have made it clear to the Chinese authorities on many occasions the real concern in this country about human rights in Tibet. While we shall continue to seek suitable opportunities to make our views known, our main aim in recent weeks has been to bring home to the Chinese authorities our sense of shock and outrage at the brutality with which they suppressed those who were demonstrating for democracy in Peking.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what meetings Her Majesty's ambassador has had with representatives of human rights organisations in El Salvador; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Sainsbury

In the course of their normal duties, Her Majesty's diplomatic representatives in El Salvador maintain regular and close contact with the various Salvadorean human rights organisations.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to the Government of Turkey concerning abuses of human rights; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Maude

My right hon. Friend, the Minister for Overseas Development raised the subject of human rights during her recent visit to Turkey and made clear the concern felt in this country about Turkey's human rights record and the need for Turkey to comply with the international human rights conventions to which she is a party. We shall continue to monitor the situation closely.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations Her Majesty's ambassador has made to the Government of El Salvador concerning abuse of human rights.

Mr. Sainsbury

We raise our human rights concerns with the Salvadorean authorities, both in El Salvador and elsewhere, whenever it is appropriate to do so.

Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he expects to meet President Cristioni of El Salvador.

Mr. Sainsbury

My right hon. Friend has no present plans to do so.