HC Deb 12 March 1998 vol 308 cc276-7W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the Indonesian Government's recent application of Indonesia's Criminal Code, Law 5/1969. [32987]

Mr. Fatchett

We continue to monitor the situation.

Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Indonesian Government's use of armed forces during recent riots. [32983]

Mr. Fatchett

We have urged the Indonesian authorities to respond to civil unrest with restraint.

Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to alleviate the current economic crisis in Indonesia. [32982]

Mr. Fatchett

In conjunction with G7 and EU colleagues we are encouraging Indonesia to adhere to the IMF programme for Indonesia. I made this point directly to President Soeharto last week.

Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy to support a system of plural nominations in the forthcoming Indonesian presidential elections. [33008]

Mr. Fatchett

President Soeharto's reappointment took place in accordance with the Indonesian constitution. We support democracy, including free and fair elections, in all countries.

Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will impose an immediate moratorium on all defence equipment being sold to the Indonesian Government; and if he will make representations to other EU states to act in the same manner. [32986]

Mr. Fatchett

No. We consider all export licence applications case by case against the criteria published in July 1997.

Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the(a) system of elections, (b) freedom of assembly or association, (c) freedom of speech and (d) establishment of non-governmental organisations in Indonesia. [32981]

Mr. Fatchett

We watch the Indonesian political scene closely. We encourage all countries to follow the highest standard of governance.