HC Deb 04 June 2003 vol 406 cc432-3W
Mrs. Spelman

To ask the Minister of State, Department for International Development what representations the Department has made to the government of Rwanda regarding the ban on the Mouvement Democratique Republicain. [116703]

Hilary Benn

We are continuing to encourage the government of Rwanda to set out publicly how they plan to open up political space and ensure inclusive elections this year, and how they can reassure the international community of their commitment to due process and transparency in dealing with the dissolution of the MDR and actions against individuals.