HC Deb 03 February 1982 vol 17 cc154-5W
37. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the progress of the international talks concerning Namibian independence.

29. Miss Joan Lestor

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will report on the latest situation regarding independence negotiations for Namibia.

Mr. Luce

I refer my hon. Friend and the hon. Member to the reply I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Waltham Forest (Mr. Deakins).

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Lord Privy Seal (1) when the United Kingdom's permanent representative to the United Nations Organisation last met the United Nations Secretary General to discuss the question of Namibia; what was the substance of those discussions; and whether another meeting has been arranged to review the issue;

(2) what representations have been made by Her Majesty's Government to the United Nations Secretary General regarding United Nations policy on Namibia; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Luce

We and our partners in the Five are in regular and frequent contact with the United Nations Secretary General and his officials about the negotiations aimed at achieving a peaceful settlement in Namibia.