HC Deb 21 June 1990 vol 174 c667W
Q41. Mr. Hunter

To ask the Prime Minister what representations she has made recently to the President of Zimbabwe regarding the abuse of human rights in Zimbabwe.

The Prime Minister

None. Our assessment, which is shared by Amnesty International and other independent human rights organisations, is that Zimbabwe's human rights performance has significantly improved in recent years. The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe annual report for 1989 says that the situation in the country was generally good with only a few areas of concern. We take every suitable opportunity to encourage the Zimbabweans to reinforce this improvement.