§ Q6. Mr. Martenasked the Prime Minister if he will invite the Prime Minister of South Africa to visit Great Britain to discuss matters of mutual concern.
§ The Prime MinisterI have no plans to do so, Sir.
§ Mr. MartenBut as Britain stands to suffer an immediate loss if the price of gold is increased, what steps do the Government propose to take to secure the co-operation of the South African Government in maintaining the price of gold?
§ The Prime MinisterThe question about the gold price and the decisions 272 taken in Washington in March were fully outlined to the House by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer after that meeting in Washington. I have nothing to add to what my right hon. Friend said on that occasion, except that the hopes and views which he then expressed have been amply borne out by events since.
§ Mr. SheldonBut since the effectiveness of sanctions on Rhodesia very largely depends on the co-operation obtained from South Africa, can my right hon. Friend say what attempt has been made to secure this co-operation?
§ The Prime MinisterWe have been in touch with the South African Government on a number of occasions. Last year, I had talks with the Foreign Minister of South Africa. But, as my hon. Friend knows, the United Nations has laid down procedures for dealing with the question of international sanctions.