HC Deb 09 May 1990 vol 172 c182W
81. Mr. Carrington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress is being made towards free and fair elections in Romania.

Mr. Waldegrave

There has been some progress. The interim authorities have passed an electoral law and welcomed outside observers. But we remain concerned at the continuing allegations by some opposition parties that they are being unfairly treated during the election campaign.

83. Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to the Romanian Government on future progress towards full democracy.

Mr. Waldegrave

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs most recently made clear our hope to see progress towards democracy and economic freedom in Romania to the Romanian Foreign Minister, Mr. Celac, in Windhoek on 20 March.

92. Mr. Conway

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress is being made towards free and fair elections in Romania.

Mr. Waldegrave

There has been some progress. The interim authorities have passed an electoral law and welcomed outside observers. But we remain concerned at the continuing allegations by some opposition parties that they are being unfairly treated during the election campaign.

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