§ Mr. GallowayTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to the Government of Syria about the human rights situation in Syria; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggI refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Halifax (Mrs. Mahon) on 4 December 1990, Vol. 182, c.63.
§ Mr. GallowayTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent communications he has had with Amnesty International and other human rights organisations about the human rights situation in Syria; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe maintain informal contact with Amnesty International and receive representations from other organisations and individuals, including hon. Members, about human rights in Syria.
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§ Mr. GallowayTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has on whether Syria has ceased to provide safe haven for any groups involved in the promotion of international terrorism; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe have received welcome assurances from the Syrian Government that Syria rejects acts of international terrorism and will take action against the perpetrators of such acts where there is convincing evidence.