§ Mr. FaberTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to encourage multi-party democracy in Uganda. [34496]
§ Mr. Tony LloydDemocratic principles are a central element in our political dialogue with the Government of Uganda. It is for the Ugandan people to decide what form democracy should take in their country. They will have an opportunity to do so in the referendum scheduled for 2000. We look to President Museveni to ensure that constitutional provisions relating to the referendum are fully implemented, including those that will enable advocates of a multi-party system to put their case to the electorate without restrictions. Legislation on political parties is scheduled for debate during the current session of the Ugandan Parliament.