§ Dr. SpinkTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with his counterpart in South Africa regarding membership of UNESCO; and what assessment he makes of the impact of South Africa's policy on UNESCO.
§ Mr. BaldryMy right hon. Friend has not had any discussions with his South African counterpart regarding membership of UNESCO. I understand, however, that the Government of South Africa have expressed the wish to rejoin the organisation but as of yet has not done so.
The South African Government's position on UNESCO has been noted. We are keeping the question of a United Kingdom return to UNESCO under close review. For the moment, however, we have taken no decision.