§ 21. Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent reports he has received with regard to the implementation of United Nations resolution 435 in Namibia.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe receive regular reports from our diplomatic missions in Southern Africa and are in frequent contact with all those involved in the implementation of the United Nations plan for Namibian independence.
§ 22. Miss LestorTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the United Nations and South Africa regarding the timetabled withdrawal of South African troops from Namibia in keeping with United Nations resolution 435 on Namibia.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe phased withdrawal of South African forces from Namibia is proceeding in accordance with the United Nations plan. We have urged the South African Government to ensure that this remains the case, and fully support the efforts of the United Nations Secretary General and his special representative.
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§ 48. Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he last met the United Nations special representative for Namibia; and what was discussed.
§ Mrs. ChalkerMy right hon. and learned Friend has not recently met the United Nations special representative for Namibia. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister met Mr Ahtisaari in Windhoek on 1 April and discussed with him the implementation of the United Nations plan for Namibian independence.
53. Mr. Robert G. HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made on the implementation of the settlement in Namibia.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe welcome the recent progress on the implementation of the United Nations plan for Namibian independence. Agreement has been reached on the repeal of discriminatory legislation and the declaration of an amnesty. The repatriation of Namibian refugees began on 12 June. South African forces are being withdrawn from Namibia according to the United Nations plan.