HC Deb 25 October 1989 vol 158 cc484-5W
31. Mr. John Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Government of Chile concerning the conditions under which the plebiscite will be held later this year.

Mr. Sainsbury

Plebiscites have been held in Chile most recently on 5 October 1988 and 30 July 1989. Both were conducted in exemplary fashion. There are no plans for any further plebiscites this year.

40. Mr. Foulkes

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to encourage the transition to democracy in Chile.

Mr. Sainsbury

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Western Isles (Mr. MacDonald) on 14 June 1989.

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