16. Mr. Robert HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had on independence for Namibia under the United Nations Security Council resolution 435.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe have had discussions recently with representatives of all the Governments involved in the United States-led negotiations for Cuban troop withdrawal from Angola and independence for Namibia. We are also in touch on a continuing basis with the UN Secretariat.
§ 71. Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement regarding recent developments in the peace process in Namibia.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe have lent our full support to the United States-led negotiations. We warmly welcome the recent agreement on a timetable for Cuban troop withdrawal from Angola. We urge the parties to move forward quickly to implementation of the UN plan for Namibian independence.