HC Deb 17 July 1981 vol 8 c480W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Lord Privy Seal if it is his policy that the grant of future United Kingdom aid to a newly independent Namibia should be conditional on the full implementation of United Nations resolution 435; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Luce

With our partners in the Five, we continue to work for a peaceful and internationally recognised settlement of our Namibia problem based on Security Council resolution 435. It is too soon to decide on our aid programme to Namibia after independence.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he contemplates any new initiative to resolve the present stalemate over Namibian independence.

Mr. Luce

We are in touch with our partners in the Five about the next steps to be taken as a result of the recent visit by the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Mr. Clark, to southern Africa and subsequent contacts between the United States and South African Governments.