§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further measures the Government plan to take to assist Cambodia in the development of its democratic institutions; and if he will make a statement. [25351]
§ Mr. FatchettWe strongly support peace and democracy in Cambodia. We are providing financial assistance through the EU to help the Cambodian authorities prepare their forthcoming elections. We are considering an additional bilateral contribution.
To explore further opportunities for bilateral co-operation in strengthening democracy in Cambodia, we invited the Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia to visit Britain on 18–23 January. I met the Deputy Prime Minister and encouraged him to submit specific proposals to help meet Cambodia's needs.
§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further assistance the Government plan to provide to assist the Cambodian authorities in their efforts to control illegal immigration, and drug trafficking; and if he will make a statement. [25352]
§ Mr. FatchettWe support projects to combat drugs abuse and trafficking in Cambodia, through the UNDCP. We stand ready to consider specific proposals from the Cambodian authorities for further bilateral co-operation 137W on this, and on illegal immigration, following the Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister's visit to Britain this month.