§ 60. Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether Her Majesty's Government intend to play any role in future talks between representatives of the South African, Angolan, United States of America and Cuban Governments with regard to a settlement in Angola.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe are not directly involved in the talks.
§ 95. Mr. GrahamTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the current level of British Government assistance to the Government of Angola; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chris PattenExpenditure under the bilateral aid programme for Angola in 1988–89 is expected to amount to about £400,000 mainly on English language teaching and teacher education and training projects locally, and on training in Britain. I have also approved this year contributions of £820,000 towards UNICEF activities in Angola and £750,000 for emergency relief operations. In addition, our commitment towards the provision of European Community food aid for 1988 amounts to £930,000; and our commitment towards all development projects currently being financed by the European Community is approximately £4.6 million.
§ 96. Mr. McTaggartTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further information he has about progress made following the recent talks between the parties involved in the war in Angola; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe parties to the talks in London on 3 and 4 May intend to hold a further round shortly. We hope that all involved will make full use of the present opportunity for a settlement of the conflict in Angola and of the problem of Namibia.