§ 26. Mr. Frank Cookasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations have been made by Her Majesty's Government to the United States of America about the supply of arms to the UNITA forces; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe question of United States support for UNITA is for the United States Government to decide, but the latter are aware of our view that Western interests in southern Africa would be best served by the peaceful negotiation of a settlement leading to the withdrawal of all foreign troops from the region and full independence for Namibia. We have been assured by the United States Government that they will continue their efforts to achieve such a settlement.