§ 2. Mr. Stonehouseasked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if he will make a statement on the recent discussions of the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations with the Government of Southern Rhodesia.
§ Mr. AlportI have nothing to add to my replies to the hon. Members for Eton and Slough (Mr. Brockway) and Huddersfield, West (Mr. Wade) on 16th April.
§ Mr. StonehouseHave any discussions taken place with regard to the recent Acts which have been passed, particularly the Unlawful Organisations Act and the Preventive Detention Act? What action is proposed to prevent the implementation of these repressive Acts?
§ Mr. AlportAs I made clear on a previous occasion, consultations between my noble Friend and Commonwealth Governments are always confidential.
§ Mr. BottomleyAccording to the Press, Sir Roy Welensky is soon expected in this country. Can the hon. Gentleman say whether his visit will be merely social or for the purpose of official talks?
§ Mr. AlportI am not in a position to make a statement on that matter at the moment.