HC Deb 03 May 1988 vol 132 c387W
Mr. Hunter

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to, or received from, the Lesotho Government with regard to Lesotho's relations with the Republic of South Africa.

Mrs. Chalker

None.

Mr. Hunter

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to, or received from, the Government of the Republic of South Africa with regard to the Republic of South Africa's relations with Lesotho.

Mrs. Chalker

The South African Government are aware of our view that they should co-operate peacefully with all their neighbours, and refrain from the use of force.

Mr. Hunter

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the implications for United Kingdom policy on the maintenance of stability in southern Africa of the Republic of South Africa's policy towards Lesotho.

Mrs. Chalker

We shall continue to urge South Africa to co-operate peacefully with all its neighbours and to refrain from the use of force.