xMr. David AtkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with representatives of the Government of Georgia; whether British know-how fund assistance was offered; and if he will make a statement on the state of relations with Georgia.
§ Mr. GoodladWe have regular contacts with the Georgian Government through our ambassador in Moscow. In addition, my right hon. and learned Friend the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs also met senior advisers to President Shevardnadze last week. Know-how fund assistance is already available to Georgia and in 1993 we spent £71,000. The United Kingdom also contributed over £2 million in humanitarian relief since March 1993.
Relations between the United Kingdom and Georgia are good. We continue to emphasise the need for co-operation with the UN and CSCE in seeking a peaceful solution to disputes on Georgian territory.