§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What action they will take, as President of the European Union, in pursuance of the common position on East Timor, to assist the promotion of the United Nations Human Rights Commission resolution passed at the 54th Session of the commission, and in particular, to arrange an invitation to visit East Timor for the United Nations rapporteur on torture; to provide access for human rights organisations to East Timor; and to secure the immediate release of all political prisoners. [HL88]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanHer Majesty's Government continue to encourage the Indonesian government to implement the resolution on East Timor at last year's CHR 53. We will be working closely with EU partners to achieve a positive outcome at CHR 54.