§ 36. Mr. RiddickTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the Government have taken any steps to bring about reconciliation between the Marxist MPLA Government and UNITA in Angola.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe continue to be in touch with African leaders in the region who are best placed to mediate.
§ 60. Mr. KnowlesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the offer of a ceasefire and direct talks made by UNITA; what he is doing to promote a ceasefire or direct talks; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe would welcome any move to establish internal peace in Angola which had the support of both sides. We continue to be in touch with African leaders in the region who are best placed to mediate.