Cambodia (Hansard, 25 October 1989)

§ 18. Sir Russell Johnston
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he plans to have any contact with the Phnom Penh-based Administration in Cambodia.

§ Mr. Sainsbury
No, Sir.

§ 34. Mrs. Clwyd
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's relationship with Cambodia.

§ Mr. Sainsbury
We want to see a free and independent Cambodia in which the people can elect a Government of their own choice. We are actively helping in the search for a political settlement to this end. We have no dealings with the regime installed in Phnom Penh by force of Vietnamese arms.

§ Mr. Redmond
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his present policy towards the people and Government of Cambodia; and what help is being given by the United Kingdom to assist them in their battle with Pol Pot.

§ Mr. Sainsbury
We have no dealings with the Heng Samrin regime, installed by force of Vietnamese arms. We continue to help those in need within Cambodia through our contributions to humanitarian projects. The best way to keep out the Khmer Rouge is a comprehensive political settlement which enables the Cambodian people to elect a Government of their choice.