§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations have been made to the Government of Zaire on the question of human rights; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-Boyd[holding reply 5 November 1992]: The European Community and its member states made a joint statement on 10 September noting with satisfaction the election of Prime Minister Tshisekedi by the national conference and the acceptance of his Government by both the conference and the president. This represents a further step towards democracy in Zaire and we wish the Government success in working towards creating a climate which will allow peaceful progress towards free and fair elections and social and economic recovery.