The European Parliament,

- having regard to its resolution of 21 February 1991OJ No. C 72, 18.3.1991, p. 135 on the imprisonment of a French citizen in Honduras,

- whereas the government of Honduras continues to deny the existence of political prisoners,

1. Calls for an inquiry into the allegations of torture and for the prosecution of those responsible;

2. Calls on the Commission to reconsider the provision of aid to Honduras, depending on how effectively the country implements its own laws and of the international conventions which it has signed;

3. Calls on the Commission to give priority to non-governmental organizations in setting up cooperation with Honduras;

4. Instructs its Enlarged Bureau to consider the possibility of sending a European Parliament mission to Central America;

5. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council, European Political Cooperation, and the Government of Honduras.