§ 57. Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he is satisfied that all the provisions of the Simonstown Agreement have been 31 carried out; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Alec Douglas-HomeWe intend to give effect to the purposes of the Agreement. I cannot answer for the period of the last Administration.
§ Mr. MorrisDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that the resumption of arms sales to South Africa would have tragic consequences for the Commonwealth and would fly in the face of the views of the United Nations? If the matter comes before the Security Council with a view to making the Resolution mandatory, will the United Kingdom Government use their veto?
§ Sir Alec Douglas-HomeThose are all hypothetical questions, and the hon. Gentleman had better await my statement at the end of Questions.
§ 58. Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he is satisfied that the South African Government have complied with the requirements of the Simonstown Agreement as regards equality of opportunity to work at the naval base regardless of colour; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Alec Douglas-HomeI have no evidence that the South African Government are not fulfilling their obligations.
§ Mr. MorrisWhatever the right hon. Gentleman's statement may be later today, will the right hon. Gentleman ensure that the future obligations of the South African Government as regards non-discrimination are looked after?
§ Sir Alec Douglas-HomeYes, Sir. I will ask the Ambassador to make inquiries through the Department of Foreign Affairs.