asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's current diplomatic relations with Nicaragua.

We have normal diplomatic relations with Nicaragua.

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has received concerning Her Majesty's Government's relations with Nicaragua.

We have received letters from right hon. and hon. Members, individuals and organisations on the subject of Nicaragua, including our relations with Nicaragua. In reply, we have made clear that we have normal diplomatic relations with Nicaragua, but that we want to see Nicaragua end its support for guerrillas in neighbouring countries and make progress towards genuine pluralist democracy.

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with representatives of the United States Government about United States policy on Nicaragua, with particular reference to support for the Contras.

My right hon. and learned Friend and other Ministers and officials regularly discuss important issues, including the situation in central America, with the United States Administration and they are fully aware of our views.