HC Deb 10 May 1989 vol 152 cc457-8W
1. Mr. Hunter

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress is being made towards a peaceful settlement in Namibia.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

Agreements have been reached on a framework for the return of SWAPO forces to positions north of the 16th parallel in Angola. South African troops and South West African territorial forces will be once again restricted to base. It is vital that these agreements are put into effect and that all parties abide by their undertakings in the United Nations plan.

86. Mr. Robert Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a further statement on the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 435 on Namibia.

Mrs. Chalker

We have been active in support of efforts to put the United Nations plan firmly back on track. We welcome the series of agreements reached by the joint commission which have this as their aim.

62. Dr. Goodson-Wickes

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to meet the Administrator General of Namibia or his officials to discuss the future of Rossing uranium in the context of an independent Namibia.

Mrs. Chalker

My right hon. and learned Friend has no present plans to do so. We hope that Rossing uranium will continue making its important contribution to the Namibian economy after independence.

17. Mr. Yeo

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will pay an official visit to Namibia to discuss the transition to independence.

Mrs. Chalker

My right hon. and learned Friend has no present plans to do so. We are in regular contact with all those involved in the implementation of the United Nations plan for Namibian independence.

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