§ Lord Juddasked Her Majesty's Government:
What action they are taking bilaterally, as members of the European Union and as members of the United Nations, to ensure that adequate resources are available to build lasting peace and stability in Angola.
§ Baroness Chalker of WallaseyWe have established a new bilateral Angola Development Fund of £1 million to support British NGOs in rehabilitation and longer-term development work. We have assisted the United Nations in their detailed planning for UNAVEM II by secondment of a British officer to the UN's Mission Planning Services. We fully support the Secretary General's efforts to increase the numbers of observers to UNAVEM II to previously authorised levels. As a member of the European Union we will continue to assist the Angolan Government in its efforts to rebuild and develop Angola. However, a lasting peace depends chiefly upon the willingness of the parties to implement in full their commitments under the Lusaka Protocol.