HC Deb 10 December 1996 vol 287 cc100-1W
Mr. Tony Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the recent elections in Zambia; and if he will make a statement. [8191]

Dr. Liam Fox

Although we were disappointed that the recent Zambian elections could not be held on a basis acceptable to all political parties, the results seem to have been accepted by the Zambian people. We now look to the new Zambia Government to demonstrate clearly their determination to pursue good governance and economic reform.