HC Deb 14 July 1999 vol 335 cc257-8W
Mr. Maples

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Development concerning human rights in Zimbabwe. [90136]

Mr. Tony Lloyd

My right hon. Friends the Foreign Secretary and the International Development Secretary meet to discuss issues that relate to the work of both departments. Officials from both departments co-ordinate policy closely in the UK and in a large number of countries worldwide, including Zimbabwe. The Government's commitment to human rights is central to the work of both departments.