HC Deb 28 November 1990 vol 181 cc428-9W
23. Mr. Simon Coombs

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress of reform in Romania.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

Romania has made some progress on democratric reform since the grave setback in June. We are also encouraged by the start of economic reform. However, we urge the Romanian Government to press ahead with further moves to transform Romania into a genuine free-market democracy.

32. Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received about consular assistance to British couples wishing to adopt Romanian orphans; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

We have received a number of representations on this subject. We are committed to offering whatever assistance we can to British couples wishing to adopt Romanian children.

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