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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 27 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 May 1999. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 May 1999 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will request the First Secretary based in Geneva to visit the three Tibetans on hunger strike in Place des Nations.
Answer

Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will request the First Secretary based in Geneva to visit the three Tibetans on hunger strike in Place des Nations. [82827] Mr. Fatchett: We are concerned about the well-being of the hunger strikers who have drawn attention to the issue of human rights in Tibet. We hope that they will end their fast. We have no plans to visit them.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
330 c422-3W;330 c416-7W; 82827
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Human rights Tibet Hunger strikes Visits