HC Deb 18 June 1998 vol 314 c305W
Ms Oona King

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals there currently are to increase transparency in respect of the IGAD peace talks and subsequent activities. [45964]

Mr. Fatchett

The level of transparency in the Inter Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) peace talks is determined by the IGAD members themselves. At the conclusion of each round of talks, the Ministerial Subcommittee of IGAD produces a communiqué which describes the ground covered, the agreements reached and the recommendations on how to proceed. We believe this is an adequate arrangement.