§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what discussions have taken place within the contact group about the need for training of Namibian students in the light of the impending independence of Namibia;
(2) what further action is envisaged for the training of Namibian students in the United Kingdom in the light of progress on the independence negotiations between the contact group and South Africa.
§ Mr. RifkindThe hon. Member will be aware from replies to questions on 30 June 1982—[Vol. 26, c. 324]—that Britain is already involved in the training of Namibians in the United Kingdom. Members of the contact group continue to be in touch with one another and with other Governments about various aspects of Namibia's future developmental needs. Such further assistance as might be considered by the British Government after independence would take account of the developmental needs of the country.