§ 22. Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next intends to visit China to discuss matters of mutual interest.
§ Mr. GoodladMy right hon. Friend has no plans at present to visit China but expects to meet the Chinese Foreign Minister in September, possibly in New York, to discuss matters of mutual interest. I plan to visit China myself before too long.
§ 25. Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the human rights situation in China.
§ Mr. GoodladWhile welcoming the recent releases of certain individuals, we remain deeply concerned about continuing reports of human rights abuses in China, including the widespread arrest or detention of individuals for free expression of their political or religious beliefs, and the situation in Tibet.