§ 12. Mr. Greville Jannerasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has received in 1971 from Arab League countries regarding the boycott of goods manufactured by British companies which trade with Israel.
§ Mr. GodberNone. Sir.
§ Mr. Greville JannerDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that the recent boycott imposed by the Mobil Shipping Company on ships carrying goods of Jewish or Israeli origin or carrying the Star of David is scandalous? Will he use his best endeavours to dissuade companies with commercial interests in this country from giving way to the kind of commercial blackmail which gives rise to boycotts of this nature?
§ Mr. GodberI think that our policy on this matter is well known. We are, and always have been, opposed to the Arab boycott on Israel, and we are opposed to any measures which restrict the freedom of British firms to engage in foreign trade.