HC Deb 07 March 2002 vol 381 cc466-7W
Norman Lamb

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what discussions she has had with Ministers in the South African Government with regard to the HIV/AIDS situation in South Africa. [40662]

Clare Short

During my last visit to South Africa in October 2001, I met Deputy President Jacob Zuma, who heads the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) to discuss the HIV/AIDS situation in South Africa. I also discussed the situation with former President Nelson Mandela.

Norman Lamb

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what plans she has to provide support and assistance to the Nations Trust in South Africa. [40661]

Clare Short

My Department has no plans to provide support and assistance to the Nations Trust in South Africa.

Norman Lamb

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what recent meetings her Department(a) has had and (b) proposes to have with the Nations Trust in South Africa. [40660]

Clare Short

My Department has had no meetings with the Nations Trust in South Africa. No such meetings are planned.