§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs in what ways British policy on the annexation of East Timor by Indonesia has changed since the mid-1970s; and what evidence he has of the effect of these changes.
§ Mr GoodladOur policy has been consistent throughout this period. We do not recognise Indonesia's annexation of East Timor and continue to encourage Indonesia and Portugal to work together, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, to find a lasting and acceptable solution to the problem. We welcome the outcome of the latest round of talks on 9 January.