§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many representations he has received regarding actions by the Soviet military in the Baltic states; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe have received more than 50 letters from Members of Parliament on this subject, and a large number of letters and petitions from members of the public and from Baltic emigré groups in the United Kingdom. We have also met the Foreign Ministers of Lithuania and Latvia, who have set out their views on the present situation. We continue to urge all concerned to follow the path of negotiation. In particular, we call on the Soviet authorities to refrain from the use of force or coercion.
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§ Mr. SoleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he has taken concerning the problems between the Baltic states and the USSR; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe have made our concern at recent events in the Baltic states very clear. We are pressing the Soviet leadership, both bilaterally and with partners and allies, to refrain from the further use of threats or force. We are urging all involved to undertake serious negotiations. This is the only way to find a lasting solution to this dispute.