Dr. Tonge: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the ColombianGovernment concerning UK assistance for (a) social and economic aspects of Plan Colombia and (b) military assistance for PlanColombia. [118972]Mr. Battle: We had a friendly and productive discussion with President Pastrana on 13 April about all aspects of Plan Colombia. Wediscussed the ways in which the international community could be of assistance, and focused in particular on the need foralternative development, the fight against drugs, and institution building.