§ Mr. StevensonTo ask the Prime Minister what discussions he has had with Chinese President Jiang Zemin about the political future of Tibet during the State Visit this week. [94928]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 25 October 1999]: I discussed Tibet with President Jiang Zemin at Downing Street on 21 October both during our bilateral talks, and at the lunch which followed. It is the Government's firm view that Tibetans should have a greater say in running their own affairs in Tibet. The best way to achieve this is through dialogue between the Chinese and the Tibetans, including the Dalai Lama. We take every opportunity to encourage both sides to enter into such dialogue.
In his discussion with the Chinese Foreign Minister on 20 October 1999, my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary again urged the Chinese to enter into dialogue with the Dalai Lama on the future of Tibet. The Chinese replied that the door for dialogue was open provided the Dalai Lama discarded his proposals for independence and recognised one China, including Taiwan as a province.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Prime Minister what communications his office had with (i) other Government departments and (ii) police forces, pertaining to the treatment of demonstrators during the state visit by the President of China. [96580]
§ The Prime MinisterNone.
§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Prime Minister what representations were made by his office to(a) the Metropolitan Police, (b) the Royal Parks Police and (c) Cambridgeshire Police about the policing of the state visit of the President of China. [96491]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 29 October 1999]: None.