§ Q2. Mr. Molloyasked the Prime Minister what plans he now has for discussions with the leader of the illegal régime of Rhodesia.
§ The Prime MinisterNone, Sir.
§ Mr. MolloyNevertheless, as the Prime Minister has always condemned racialism and apartheid, in view of the development of this evil practice in Rhodesia is he prepared to consider a public statement condemning it outright, thereby striking against the evil people who are advocating it and encouraging the civilised people in Rhodesia who are opposed to it?
§ The Prime MinisterThe people of Rhodesia should know exactly my views about these matters, and they are the views of my party. I regret the introduction of anything which increases racial discrimination and racial tension.
§ Mr. Harold WilsonThe right hon. Gentleman will know that the Opposition applaud the statement of the Foreign Secretary and the Government that there will be no settlement which does not fit four-square within the five principles. Has he been studying the new legislation reported to be introduced into the 1077 Rhodesian Parliament by the régime there? Would he recognise that this is a further breach, a very clear breach, of principle 4 dealing with non-discrimination between races, and as such can be taken only as a further act of contempt towards further negotiations?
§ The Prime MinisterI would not go as far as the right hon. Gentleman has just gone in the last part of what he said. I do not think that this in any way removes the need to make a further attempt to enter into negotiations with Mr. Smith and the régime on the five principles to see whether it is possible to deal with these matters.