§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent action he has taken to assist in the strengthening of democracy in Romania.
§ Mr. Garel-JonesWe take every opportunity to encourage the Romanian Government to adhere to their programme of political and economic reform, most recently during the visit of my hon. and learned Friend the Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to Romania on 18 to 20 November.
Under the know-how fund, which was extended to Romania in May this year, and other programmes, we are assisting with the establishment of democratic institutions by, for example, providing training programmes for government officials, journalists, and radio and television personnel; and supporting visits in both directions by parliamentarians and members of political parties. We have also paid for two legal experts to visit Romania to advise on drafting the new constitution.