To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to encourage the Ethiopian Government to cease their military campaigns in Eritrea; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what initiatives are being taken by Her Majesty's Government to bring about peace and a reduction in suffering and casualties in Eritrea.

We remain deeply concerned about the suffering caused by the civil wars in northern Ethiopia. With our partners in the European Community we urge a political solution of the conflict and we are discussing with them whether more could be done to encourage this process. In our view this must ensure observance of human rights and take account of the distinctive historic and cultural identity of Eritrea. We recognise the territorial integrity of Ethiopia within its existing frontiers.