§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals he has to send observers from the United Kingdom to monitor the election in Guatemala in November 1999. [90345]
§ Mr. Tony LloydWe are giving careful consideration, in consultation with other member states of the European Union, as to how we might best respond to any invitation from the appropriate Guatemalan authorities to participate in election monitoring.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions have been held by staff of the British Embassy in Guatemala with political parties and human rights groups concerning the conduct of the elections due to be held in November. [90346]
§ Mr. Tony LloydThe Ambassador and his staff are in regular contact with politicians, human rights workers and senior election officials about the forthcoming elections. These will be an important step in Guatemala's peace process and the strengthening of democratic institutions.