HC Deb 25 October 1989 vol 158 c481W
16. Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent support Her Majesty's Government have given to the United Nations in implementing resolution 435 in Namibia.

Mr. Waldegrave

We have already informed the House of our substantial financial and material contribution to the United Nations transition assistance group. We are now helping with the elections themselves. We have made available an election consultant, we are transporting the ballot papers, and we are sending a group of over 40 election supervisors.

52. Mr. Anthony Coombs

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the peace process in Namibia.

58. Mr. Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the current steps in the independence process in Namibia.

Mr. Waldegrave

Implementation of the United Nations plan for Namibian independence is proceeding well. We will continue to support the United Nations' efforts to ensure that the elections are free and fair, and to assist in a peaceful transition to independence.