§ Mrs. MahonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he had on the issue of East Timor at his recent meeting with the Foreign Minister of Indonesia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoodladIn my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs' discussions with the Indonesian Foreign Minister in Jakarta earlier this month, he reiterated our concern about human rights in East Timor. He encouraged the Indonesians—as we similarly encourage the Portuguese—to continue to seek an acceptable solution to the East Timor issue through their dialogue under the auspices of the United Nations Secretary-General.