§ 34. Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress which has been made towards a South African withdrawal from South West Africa.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe greatly welcome the signature of an agreement in New York on 22 December paving the way for Namibian independence. We congratulate the United States Government on their skilful mediation and all the signatories for the statesmanship which they have shown.