HL Deb 13 February 1997 vol 578 c27WA
Lord Avebury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What recommendations have been made by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, as requested by the Security Council, on the type of assistance which the international community could contribute towards the holding of free and fair elections in Liberia, and whether the 20th May date originally planned for the elections is still to be maintained.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey

A United Nations technical team visited Liberia in December to determine how a viable and credible framework for free and fair elections could be established by 20th May. Their recommendations are shortly to be considered by ECOWAS and the United Nations.