Mr. RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he has received any representations since 1 February regarding human rights abuses in Nepal, and in particular the suppression of opposition parties.
§ Mr. SainsburyWe have received a number of representations, but none has referred to the position of opposition parties in Nepal.
Mr. RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to the Government of Nepal about human rights.
§ Mr. SainsburyMy noble Friend the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office discussed human rights issues with both the Nepalese Prime Minister and Foreign Minister during his visit to Kathmandu last week.