UN Conference on Women

HC Deb 28 June 1995 vol 262 cc636-7W

Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the adequacy of arrangements for the participation of non-governmental organisations in the United Nations fourth international conference on women. [31086]

Mr. Douglas Hogg

The Chinese authorities have accepted the criteria for arrangements at the conference set by the NGO facilitating committee. We are concerned that facilities should be consistent with those provided at other UN conferences and will continue to monitor progress made by the Chinese to meet their commitments.

Mr. Alton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations concerning the Chinese Government's one child policy he made to the UN in connection with the choice of venue for the UN conference on women. [28948]

Mr. Goodlad

[holding answer 19 June 1995]: None. Peking was chosen in accordance with the UN practice that the venue of the world conference on women should rotate geographically. The Chinese Government are fully aware of UK concerns about their family planning policy and its implementation.