§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been made to the Government of Iran over the executions of political dissidents and demonstrators following arrests made at demonstrations in Mashhad, Arak and other Iranian cities in April, May and June.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe continue to make clear to the Iranian Government our serious concern at their human rights record, both bilaterally and together with our EC partners. They can be in no doubt of our views.
§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what military equipment has been exported to Iran since 29 October 1985.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggNo licensable defence equipment has been exported to Iran in breach of the guidelinies set out by the then Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on 29 October 1985, which remain strictly enforced. It has been the consistent policy of this and previous Administrations not to comment on specific cases for reasons of commercial confidentiality.