§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what consideration was given to the human rights situation in Kuwait, prior to completing the bilateral military agreement with Kuwait under the defence co-operation memorandum of understanding of 10 February.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydWe keep a close watch on human rights issues worldwide. They are important considerations in our bilateral relations with all countries and we discuss them with other Governments, including that of Kuwait, on a regular basis. There have recently been welcome improvements in Kuwait in this regard.