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19. Barbara Follett

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the political situation in Zimbabwe; and if he will make a statement. [1519]

Mr. Bradshaw

We remain concerned at the situation in Zimbabwe. We would like to see an end to violence and intimidation; positive steps by the Zimbabwe Government to create the conditions for free and fair election; economic reform; and the introduction of a sustainable land reform programme, in line with the principle agreed by the Government of Zimbabwe and the international donors at the 1998 Land conference.

26. Mr. Gerald Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the political situation in Zimbabwe. [1526]

Mr. Bradshaw

We are concerned by continuing violence and intimidation by the war veterans. The people of Zimbabwe must be allowed to vote freely, and without fear; and to live and work in a country governed by the rule of law.

33. Mr. Laurence Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent visit of Commonwealth Ministers to Zimbabwe. [1533]

Mr. Bradshaw

There has been no Commonwealth ministerial visit to Zimbabwe this year.