§ Mr. Altonasked the Lord Privy Seal if he supports self-determination for the Western Sahara; if he is prepared to recognise the Polisario Front; and if he will make a statement on the present situation.
§ Mr. LuceThe Government's policy is to encourage the parties to the Western Sahara conflict to reach a peaceful solution through the mediation of the Organisation of African Unity and on the basis of relevant United Nations resolutions. An ad hoc committee of the United Nations has recently visited the area and 591W made recommendations. In common with a majority of Governments, the United Kingdom does not have formal contacts with the Polisario Front.