§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's policy towards constitutional reform in Tanzania. [47333]
§ Mr. Tony LloydThe terms of the Tanzanian Constitution are a matter for the Tanzanian people and their elected representatives. We understand the Government of Tanzania intend to publish a White Paper by the end of June, to be followed by a process of wide consultation. We will welcome proposals for a transparent process, and stand ready to provide appropriate support if requested. We recently sponsored a visit to Tanzania by a British expert on Constitutional reform, who participated in a high profile televised debate on the issue.