HC Deb 30 October 1996 vol 284 c167W
31. Mr. Robathan

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his assessment of the situation in Afghanistan. [716]

Dr. Liam Fox

The situation in Afghanistan is still very fluid. We are concerned about the escalation in fighting over the last month. We urge all parties to cooperate fully with the efforts of the UN special mission to Afghanistan to find a peaceful settlement.