HC Deb 22 July 1991 vol 195 cc367-8W
Mr. Peter Bottomley

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the South African Government on issues of land return and reform.

Mrs. Chalker

We have often discussed land reform with the South African Government. The Land Acts of 1913 and 1936 were repealed on 27 June this year and we understand that the South African Government are consulting various parties about the consequences through their advisory commission on land allocation.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what response he received from the Government of South Africa in his discussions with them on organised violence and on the protection of all citizens.

Mrs. Chalker

President de Klerk confirmed that the South African Government would shortly establish a standing judicial commission on violence. He also reaffirmed both his own determination to do all in his power to reduce the violence and his support for efforts which other parties are making to the same end.

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