§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the present and planned resources that are being used by the United Kingdom, European Union, Commonwealth and agencies of the United Nations to assist South Africa to hold free and fair elections and make the transition to a multiparty, multi-ethnic democracy.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydAll aid from Britain and the organisations listed supports change to a democratic and non-racial society in South Africa. Our bilateral aid of £11.7 million in 1992–93 is expected to increase to up to £15 million in 1993–94, plus about £11 million as our annual share of the EC's £68 million programme. We do not have figures for Commonwealth and United Nations activities. The Commonwealth has provided international observers to help monitor and defuse violence during the transition; and the United Nations is providing training for black South Africans. We and the other organisations plan to assist with next year's elections. Our main bilateral contribution will be international election observers.