§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the measures she has taken to assist South Africa since its general election. [4613]
§ Dr. Liam FoxIn 1994, the Prime Minister announced technical assistance worth £60 million over three years. Most of these funds are now committed to projects covering health, education, enterprise development, rural development and good governance, including support for policing. A further £60 million bilateral assistance package was announced during President Mandela's state visit last July. We are providing an advisory team to assist in the integration of South Africa's armed forces. We are also contributing aid worth around £16 million a year through EU channels.
In the long term, the key to South Africa's prosperity is economic growth. We are therefore encouraging trade and investment, through "Opportunity South Africa" launched in 1994. In addition, we are pressing for the greatest possible access to EU markets for South African exports.