HC Deb 12 November 1996 vol 285 c111W
Mr. Parry

To ask the Prime Minister what recent representations Her Majesty's Government have made to the Government of Burma regarding abuses of human rights; and if he will make a statement. [3178]

The Prime Minister

We have recently issued several statements about violations of human rights in Burma, and did so again yesterday.

In addition, our ambassador in Rangoon has expressed our grave concern at recent events in Burma on several occasions.

The EU presidency and troika Foreign Ministers also raised these concerns at meetings with the Burmese Foreign Minister on 22 July and 26 September.

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