§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Indonesian Government in response to its national inquiry team report into the Dili massacre in East Timor; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe Indonesians have been informed of the contents of our statement of 28 January, in which we noted the conclusions of the commission of inquiry and President Soeharto's prompt responses. We expressed support for the recommendation that all those thought to have broken the law should face legal proceedings and urged the Indonesian authorities to investigate thoroughly the responsibility of members of armed forces and see that those found responsible would be punished. We remain concerned about a number of other issues and have urged the Indonesians to take the necessary action both to investigate the fate of those missing and put in place policies designed to ensure that abuses of human rights in East Timor cease.
§ Mr. AltonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement on the human rights situation in East Timor.
§ Mr. Lennox-Boyd[holding answer 20 January 1992]On 28 January we issued a statement in which we noted the conclusions of the commission of inquiry and President Soeharto's prompt response. We expressed support for the recommendation that all those thought to have broken the law should face legal proceedings and urged the Indonesian authorities to investigate thoroughly the responsibility of members of armed forces and see that those found responsible would be punished. We remain concerned about a number of other issues and have urged the Indonesians to take the necessary action both to investigate the fate of those missing and put in place policies designed to ensure that abuses of human rights in East Timor cease.