HC Deb 23 October 1990 vol 178 c110W
Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations Her Majesty's Government have made to the Government of the Republic of South Africa regarding the progress towards ending the policy of apartheid.

Mr. Waldegrave

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister had constructive discussions on 14 October with President de Klerk which focused on progress towards negotiations on a new constitution for South Africa and a peaceful end to apartheid. My right hon. Friend welcomed recent positive developments in South Africa and expressed the hope that negotiations will begin soon with all parties concerned.