§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has received from the United Nations regarding the recent meeting of faction leaders in Nairobi to bring an end to the war in Somalia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydRepresentatives of the 15 Somali factions agreed a declaration calling for a ceasefire and voluntary disarmament. They will meet on 15 April to discuss a national reconciliation conference on 15 May to elect a president, vice-presidents and prime minister as well as the modalities to establish a national legislative assembly. We welcome this and hope it will contribute to the resolution of this tragic conflict.