§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assurances he has sought from the Chilean authorities that British participants in the forthcoming Scout Jamboree in Chile will be welcomed like other national groups. [62204]
§ Mr Fatchett[holding answer 3 December 1998]: At this time of heightened tension in Chile, we advise against all non-essential travel there. The Chilean Government has said that if the British contingent of Scouts decide to proceed with their visit, it will do everything possible to provide protection for them.