§ 26. Mr. DevaTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress is being made towards the holding of multiracial elections in South Africa.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydA multi-party planning conference was held on 5–6 March which agreed that multi-party talks will resume on 1 April. All major parties, except the Azanian People's organisation, are represented in the 26-member committee which is preparing for the talks. These talks are expected to lead to the establishment of a transitional executive structure later this year, followed by free non-racial elections.
§ 32. Sir Michael GryllsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the status of talks aimed at the establishment of an interim Government in South Africa.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydConstitutional negotiations involving all significant political groupings in South Africa are due to begin on 1 or 2 April. These talks are expected to lead to the establishment of a transitional executive structure in June, followed by elections to a constitution-making body and the establishment of an interim government of national unity.