§ Mr. David Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the extent and character of British Council involvement with the South West Africa People's Organisation.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe British Council administers on behalf of the Overseas Development Administration an educational aid programme to Namibians, including some who may be associated with the South West Africa People's Organisation. The assistance consists of training awards for study in Britain, book presentations and specialist advice in English language teaching. Similarly, the British Council also administers awards funded under the United Nations education and training programme for southern Africa.
§ Mr. David Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards contacts with the South West Africa People's Organisation.
§ Mrs. ChalkerAs we have made clear previously, we are willing to have contact with representatives of all the political parties involved in the Namibia negotiations.