Written question asked by Robert Parry (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 1996. It was answered by John Major (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 November 1996 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: What recent representations Her Majesty's Government has made to the Government of Burma regarding abuses of human rights.

Answer: Mr. Parry: To ask the Prime Minister what recent representations Her Majesty's Government have made to the Government of Burma regarding abuses of human rights; and if he will make a statement. [3178] The Prime Minister: We have recently issued several statements about violations of human rights in Burma, and did so again yesterday. In addition, our Ambassador in Rangoon has expressed our grave concern at recent events in Burma on several occasions. The EU presidency and troika Foreign Ministers also raised these concerns at meetings with the Burmese Foreign Minister on 22 July and 26 September.

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