§ 7. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what contribution has been made, or is to be made, by other members of the United Nations towards the cost of the Beira patrol; and what requests for such contributions have been, or are to be, made by Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. Biggs-DavisonAre the reports true that the ships have been withdrawn, or are the Government continuing this costly charade, which is having no effect whatever on either subduing the Rhodesians or impelling them to fruitful negotiations?
§ Dr. OwenThe reports are not true, and the ships are on patrol. The patrol has been fully effective in cutting off the most direct route for the supply of oil to Rhodesia. As a result, the pipeline to Rhodesia and the refinery at Umtali have been closed.
§ Mr. John LeeWill the Government consider, as a contribution towards the cost, sequestering the property in this country of Rhodesians who are in a state of rebellion?
§ Dr. OwenThat is a question which should properly be directed to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.