Quadripartite Select Committee Written Evidence


Annex A

LETTER FROM THE FOREIGN SECRETARY TO THE CHAIRMAN

  I am writing to inform your Committee that we have received notification from the Indonesian Government of their intention to use British-built armoured personnel carriers in Aceh for casualty evacuation and logistical support. However, the Indonesia Government has provided assurances that this equipment will not be used to infringe human rights in Aceh or elsewhere.

  All export licence applications for Indonesia will, of course, continue to be rigorously assessed on a case-by-case basis against the consolidated EU and national arms export licensing criteria, taking account of the circumstances prevailing at the time and other relevant announced Government policies. Our position on human rights is clear and unequivocal.

  I am placing a copy of this letter in the Libraries of both Houses. I am also copying this letter to Michael Ancram and Menzies Campbell.

October 2002



 
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