HL Deb 04 June 1996 vol 572 c111WA
Lord Redesdale

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What representations they have made to the Brazilian Government regarding the impact of Decree 1775 on the demarcation of Indian lands in Brazil.

Lord Chesham

We have made clear to the Brazilian authorities our concern about the well-being of indigenous people and the need to respect their rights and interests, most recently on 13th May 1996.

Lord Redesdale

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will exert pressure on both the European Union and the World Bank to suspend funding of projects concerned with the demarcation of indigenous areas in Brazil until such time as Decree 1775 is revoked.

Lord Chesham

We believe it more appropriate to express our concerns about the rights and welfare of the indigenous peoples of Brazil directly to the Brazilian authorities.