Rights of Indigenous Peoples

HC Deb 28 November 1996 vol 286 c342W

Mr. Foulkes

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received concerning the United States draft declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples; and if he will make a statement. [5820]

Sir Nicholas Bonsor

We are aware of public and parliamentary interest in this draft declaration. My right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary has answered questions in the House and letters from colleagues on the matter.