HL Deb 12 December 1995 vol 567 cc102-3WA
Lord Avebury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What information they have about the acquisition of equipment and materials for the revival of the rubber industry in Liberia, and why in their view those responsible for the implementation of the demobilisation and reintegration strategy, referred to in paragraph 45 of the Secretary-General's Thirteenth Progress Report on the UN Observer Mission in Liberia, S/1995/881 have not taken advantage of the offer of help by a British expert with experience of the rubber industry in Liberia.

Baroness Chalker of Wallasey:

We have no knowledge of plans to rehabilitate the Liberian rubber industry at this stage of the peace process. When this issue is addressed, it will be for those responsible to seek out the best available expertise.