HC Deb 28 February 1996 vol 272 cc558-9W
Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans the Government have to raise the issue of human rights and self-determination for East Timor during the forthcoming Europe-Asia summit in Bangkok; and if he will make a statement. [17764]

Mr. Hanley

We regularly raise our concerns about East Timor and human rights with Indonesian Ministers. We are still waiting for confirmation of whether time will permit an opportunity for bilateral discussion with Indonesia during the Asia-Europe meeting in Bangkok.

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