§ Mr. Jacques ArnoldTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what role he has in the co-ordination of Government policy towards Latin America. [15520]
§ Sir Nicholas BonsorMy right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary is responsible for the co-ordination of the foreign policy aspects of the United Kingdom's relations with Latin America.
§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what role he has in co-ordinating Her Majesty's Government's follow-up to the links into Latin America conference on 10 February. [15534]
§ Sir Nicholas BonsorMy right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary is responsible for this Department's role in taking forward the interest generated by the conference both in the UK and in Latin America. In his closing speech at the conference he made clear our commitment to forging a new alliance with Latin America. Officials are already working with the Department of Trade and Industry to develop and implement a follow-up strategy to this end.