I propose to take Questions Nos. 17 and 36 together.
I have studied the findings of the UN Truth Commission on El Salvador and I recently had the opportunity to discuss its recommendations with the Director of the human Rights Office of the Catholic Archdiocese of San Salvador. I consider the Truth Commission to be an integral part of the Peace Accords and I am concened to see its recommendations fully implemented. In this connection I am deeply disturbed by the Amnesty Bill adopted in El Salvador which offers unconditional amnesty to all those involved in human rights violations and abuses during the conflict in that country.
These concerns which are shared by partners in the Twelve have been communicated to the authorities in El Salvador. The UN Security Council and the UN Secretary General have also indicated their concern and have emphasised the importance of the full implementation of the Truth Commissions recommendations.