§ 22. Mr. Allen McKayasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's current relations with the Sudan.
§ Mr. LuceOur relations with Sudan are close and based on a long tradition of friendship. Her Majesty's ambassador in Khartoum enjoys good access to the Sudanese authorities and maintains a regular dialogue with them. We warmly support the efforts of the Sudanese Government to return Sudan to prosperity and democracy, and are making a major contribution to the relief of Sudan's drought and refugee problems.