§ Mr. ElletsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about assistance provided by his Department to ensure free and fair elections in former communist countries. [37866]
§ Sir Nicholas BonsorWe have provided a wide range of assistance to former communist countries, including advice on the drafting of constitutions and electoral laws, advice to a range of political parties on campaigning and party management, assisting the development of free and fair media as well as supporting the preparations for elections and election monitoring.