§ Mr. David Steelasked the Lord Privy Seal what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards resolution 301 of the United Nations Security Council as it relates to existing contracts for the supply of uranium from Namibia.
§ Mr. LuceThe United Kingdom abstained in the vote on Security Council resolution 301. In accordance with the reply I gave to the hon. Member for York (Mr. Lyon) on 31 March, Her 859W Majesty's Government do not regard that resolution as requiring member States to interfere with existing contracts for the supply of uranium from Namibia.
§ Mr. David Steelasked the Lord Privy Seal what is Her Majesty's Government's current involvement in negotiations for the legitimate independence of Namibia.
§ Mr. LuceHer Majesty's Government are working with their Western partners and the United Nations Secretary-General for implementation of the United Nations plan for elections in Namibia leading to internationally-recognised independence.
§ Mr. David Steelasked the Lord Privy Seal if Her Majesty's Government have endorsed resolution 2145 of the General Assembly of the United Nations; how this affects the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards Namibia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LuceHer Majesty's Government, like their predecessors, have not endorsed General Assembly resolution 2145. They however consider that the South African presence in Namibia is unlawful and should be withdrawn.