To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the recent meeting with President de Klerk and the Minister of State at the Foreign Office.

I had a useful and constructive meeting with President de Klerk on 20 January. The President explained his proposals for a new constitution and transitional arrangements and he emphasised South Africa's urgent need for economic development. I emphasised our support for the CODESA process and for economic growth in South Africa.