HC Deb 18 March 1981 vol 1 c127W
14. Mr. Hooley

asked the Lord Privy Seal when he now expects the United Nations plan for the independence of Namibia to begin to be put into effect.

Mr. Luce

All concerned in the negotiations, including especially the new Administration in the United States, are reviewing their approach in the light of the setback to hopes of an early settlement at the Geneva meeting in January. We hope that negotiations will resume soon, but it is too early to predict when and how it may be possible to make progress.

32. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Lord Privy Seal when next he intends to meet his counterparts in the European Economic Community to discuss Community policy towards South West Africa-Namibia.

Mr. Luce

Namibia has been regularly discussed among officials of the European Community members, most recently at the Political Directors' meeting on 10 and 11 March. My right hon. and noble Friend will discuss foreign policy questions with his colleagues at the European Council meeting on 23 and 24 March.