§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when and by whom Mr. Kikmatyar was invited to the United Kingdom; with whom he had discussions during his visit; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SainsburyMr. Gulbuddin Hekmatyar last visited the United Kingdom in November 1988 on a private visit at his own initiative. Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials met him informally as part of their established practice of keeping in touch with a wide range of Afghan opinion.