§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Prime Minister if he will urge the Prime Minister of Australia(a)to review his Government's policies on the Timor gap and (b)to negotiate a deal with East Timor that is both fair and in accordance with international maritime law. [177422]
§ The Prime MinisterI regularly have discussions on a wide range of issues with Prime Minister Howard. We welcome the on-going negotiations between Australia and East Timor on this issue and hope that a mutually acceptable solution can be agreed by both parties.