§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, in light of the current economic crisis in Zimbabwe, they have reviewed the Zimbabwean Government's millennium recovery plan; and whether they have made representations to President Mugabe and his colleagues. [HL1945]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalWe are deeply concerned about the Zimbabwean economy. We have looked at the Government's millennium recovery plan. We have consistently encouraged the Government of Zimbabwe to implement economic reform.
§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have prepared a strategy in the event that President Mugabe declares a state of emergency in Zimbabwe prior to the delayed proposed elections. [HL1946]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalPresident Mugabe has assured us that the elections will take place within the time allowed under the constitution. Under the constitution a state of emergency has to be ratified by Parliament within 14 days. As the Zimbabwean Parliament has been dissolved, any state of emergency would last up to 14 days.
§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they consider President Mugabe to have departed from Zimbabwe's constitutional law or to have encouraged violence; and, if so, on what occasions during the past 12 months. [HL1947]
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§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalWe deplore all violence, including that resulting from farm occupations and police action against peaceful demonstrations. We have urged the Government of Zimbabwe to restore the rule of law and put an end to the illegal farm occupations.