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2. Calls upon the administering Power, the specialized agencies and other organizations of the
United Nations system as well as regional and other organizations to continue to provide urgent emergency
assistance to the Territory in alleviating the consequences of the volcanic eruption;
VIII. Pitcairn
Taking into account the unique nature of Pitcairn in terms of population and area,
Expressing its satisfaction with the continued economic and social advancement of the Territory, as
well as with the improvement of its communications with the outside world and its management plan to
address conservation issues,
1. Requests the administering Power, bearing in mind the views of the people of the Territory
ascertained through a democratic process, to keep the Secretary-General informed of the wishes and
aspirations of the people regarding their future political status;
2. Also requests the administering Power to continue its assistance for the improvement of the
economic, social, educational and other conditions of the population of the Territory;
IX. St. Helena
Taking into account the unique character of St. Helena, its population and its natural resources,
Aware of the request by the Legislative Council of St. Helena that the administering Power conduct
a constitutional review in the Territory,
Welcoming the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry to examine and report on the current
Constitution in the light of a request by the Legislative Council of St. Helena that the administering Power
conduct a constitutional review in the Territory,
Aware of the establishment by the Government of the Territory of the Development Agency in 1995
to encourage private sector commercial development on the island,
Also aware of the efforts of the administering Power and the territorial authorities to improve the
socio-economic conditions of the population of St. Helena, in particular in the sphere of food production,
and the continuing negotiations to allow access to Ascension Island by civilian charter flights,
Noting with concern the problem of unemployment on the island and the joint action of the
administering Power and the territorial Government to deal with it,
1. Notes that the administering Power has taken note of various statements made by members of
the Legislative Council of St. Helena about the Constitution and is prepared to discuss them further with
the people of St. Helena, and also notes that the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association recently sent
a delegation to study the Constitution and its application with the Legislative Council;
2. Requests the administering Power, bearing in mind the views of the people of the Territory
ascertained through a democratic process, to keep the Secretary-General informed of the wishes and
aspirations of the people regarding their future political status;
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