§ Mr. LesterTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals he has to review Her Majesty's Government trade policy in respect of Burma.
§ Mr. GoodladOur policy with Burma is kept under regular review. For the present we ensure that British firms are aware of trade opportunities not covered by the EU arms embargo. But we offer no financial support to them.
§ Mr. LesterTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations Her Majesty's Government have made to the Government of Burma to end their offensive against the Karen ethnic group.
§ Mr. GoodladI refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Mossley Hill (Mr. Alton) on 3 February, at column 883.