§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Prime Minister what is Her Majesty's Government's policy towards the Timor Gap agreement between Indonesia and Australia; and whether396W this agreement was discussed during his telephone conversation with Prime Minister Hawke of Australia on 5 February.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Timor Gap agreement is a matter between Indonesia and Australia, who recognised East Timor's incorporation into Indonesia in 1979. The agreement in no way affects our own stance on recognition. I have not discussed the agreement with Prime Minister Hawke.