§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the implementation of the Lusaka protocol in Angola; and if he will make a statement. [1220]
§ Dr. Liam FoxThe implementation of the Lusaka protocol was reviewed by the United Nations Security Council on 11 October. We and other council members expressed deep concern at the lack of significant progress in implementing the peace process. Both parties, but especially UNITA, were urged to fulfil their commitments to the Lusaka protocol. The United Nations Secretary-General will report further to the Security Council on 20 November.
§ Mr. LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the United Nations' plans for the future role of UNAVEM III, the United Nations Angola verification mission; and if he will make a statement. [1219]
§ Sir Nicholas BonsorThe UN Secretary-General currently plans to begin reducing UNAVEM III military forces by the end of December 1996 in the expectation that the mission will be completed as planned by February 223W 1997. Such an outcome will, however, depend on the willingness of the Angolan parties to honour their commitment to the peace process. The Secretary-General will submit detailed recommendations on the future role of the UN in Angola by 20 November 1996.