§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations Her Majesty's Government have made to China on the question of human rights in Tibet.
§ Mr. MaudeWe have, on frequent occasions, made clear to the Chinese, in public and in private, our concern about human rights in Tibet. We shall continue to take appropriate opportunities to do so. But our most urgent concern since 3 and 4 June has been to bring home to the Chinese the need for greater respect for human rights in China as a whole.
§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the Government were informed of the recent visit of three hon. Members to Tibet; and if the Government were involved in the planning of it.
§ Mr. MaudeWe were informed of the visit by the three hon. Members some weeks in advance. The planning of the visit was the responsibility of the Chinese authorities. Her Majesty's embassy in Peking provided assistance with practical arrangements.