§ 14. Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has received the report of the United Nations Committee on sanctions; and what recommendations he will make to the United Nations with regard to South Africa.
§ 72. Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what action has 900 been taken in response to the United Nations Committee's Report on sanctions; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Michael Stewart)The Security Council has not yet received the report. It expects it soon. Until it does, I cannot say what recommendations, if any, Her Majesty's Government will make to the United Nations.
§ Mr. WallIs it not clear that effective economic sanctions can be imposed only by naval blockade, which means war, and will Her Majesty's Government make quite clear to the United Nations that Britain will have none of this?
§ Mr. StewartThe position as regards economic sanctions was made perfectly clear by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 25th November and 3rd December last.
§ Mr. Dodds-ParkerWill the Foreign Secretary make clear that the present Government still believe in trade with South Africa?
§ Mr. StewartI refer the hon. Gentleman to what I have just said on this matter.