§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the recent elections in Nicaragua; and if he will make a statement. [8190]
§ Sir Nicholas BonsorAs I told the House on 19 November,Official Report, column 459, independent observers concluded that the elections in Nicaragua, although not flawless, were conducted in a fair and transparent manner and contributed to the further consolidation of democracy. We share that view.