§ Mr. Anthony CoombsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations the Government are making to the Government of the Soviet Union regarding the recent declaration of independence by the Republic of Lithuania.
§ Mr. SainsburyIn our recent contacts with the Soviet authorities we have stressed the importance of continued dialogue between Moscow and the Lithuanian people. We have made clear our view that all involved should exercise the maximum restraint.
§ Mr. Anthony CoombsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what requests have been made by the Governments of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia for assistance in exercising their self-determination in terms of political education and financial assistance.
§ Mr. SainsburyI refer the hon. Member to the answer which my right hon. Friend the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office gave to the hon. Member for Newport, West (Mr. Flynn) on 19 March, Vol. 169, col. 447-48. We have not received requests of the sort described from Baltic groups.