HC Deb 08 July 1997 vol 297 c415W
18. Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment the Government have made of civil rights in Sri Lanka; and if he will make a statement. [5747]

Mr. Fatchett

Basic civil rights are enshrined in the Sri Lankan constitution. We hope that the Sri Lankan Government will continue to respect them.