§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will now take steps to establish a British consulate and reopen the British trade mission in Windhoek, Namibia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. OnslowWe have no plans at present for establishing diplomatic or commercial representation in Namibia. We expect to set up a permanent mission in Windhoek once Namibia's independence is achieved and internationally recognised.
§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what are the implications for British policy of the Federal Republic of Germany's policy of ceasing to support the South-West Africa People's Organisation whether directly or through the United Nations or its relevent agencies, the Council for Namibia and the Institute for Namibia in Lusaka;
(2) whether he has yet had any discussions with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany about their proposed reopening of the German Consulate in Windhoek, Namibia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. OnslowThe Government of the Federal Republic have not announced any changes in their policy on Namibia. Our policy remains to continue our efforts, in conjunction with our partners in the Five, to achieve an early settlement in accordance with Security Council Resolution 435.