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Secretary-General informed of the wishes and aspirations of the people
regarding their future political status;
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 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,
Noting the statement of 1995 by the administering Power that the
Governor of the island would be ready to enter into debate on a constitutional
review of St. Helena,
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,
1.
Notes that the administering Power has noted various statements
made by members of the Legislative Council of St. Helena about the
Constitution and is prepared to discuss these 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;
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