§ Sir Dudley Smithasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs why Her Majesty's Government refuse to grant developmental aid to Namibia until the implementation of United Nationsa Security Council resolution 435.
§ Mr. RaisonBecause to do so would imply recognition of South Africa's occupation of the territory which we regard as unlawful and would invite criticism that we were contributing towards the cost of this occupation by providing development assistance.
§ Sir Dudley Smithasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether Her Majesty's Government will grant developmental aid to 282W Namibia following the recommendations of two independent parliamentary delegations which have visited Namibia in the current year.
§ Mr. RaisonNo. We shall be ready to consider providing development assistance once Namibia has achieved internationally recognised independence.