HL Deb 09 December 1997 vol 584 cc22-3WA
Lord Vivian

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will consider a ban on future overseas aid to Zimbabwe if President Mugabe continues with his proposed land redesignation policy.

Lord Whitty

We have told the Government of Zimbabwe that we cannot support the programme of land acquisition on which they have embarked, but we are open to discussions on land reform which would benefit poor Zimbabweans. We will be discussing with the Government whether we are able to establish a partnership with them on the basis explained in the White Paper on International Development as a foundation for future aid commitments.