HC Deb 12 March 1997 vol 292 c246W
35. Mr Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to visit Indonesia to discuss British-Indonesian relations and trade; and if he will make a statement. [18331]

Mr. Hanley

My right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary has no immediate plans to visit Indonesia, but he has had three useful meetings with the Indonesian Foreign Minister since January 1996.

36. Mr. Canavan

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the United Kingdom's relations with Indonesia. [18332]

Mr. Hanley

We value our strong bilateral relationship with Indonesia, a country of 200 million people enjoying fast economic growth. It is an increasingly important partner for us in south-east Asia.