§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Billericay of 19 December, Official Report, column 296, about southern Africa, what steps he intends to take to ensure the peaceful resolution of the region's problems through diplomacy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RifkindWe envisage no major initiatives but shall continue to take appropriate steps within the framework of established policy. This is kept under close review.