§ Mr. Dribergasked the Minister of State for Commonwealth Relations what is the amount of the guarantee given by the British Council to cover the cost of the Royal Ballet's forthcoming tour of South Africa; if he is aware that a South African dancer of non-European descent is prevented by South African law from taking part in this tour; and if he will discuss with the British Council the desirability of withdrawing the guarantee, and of advising the Royal Ballet to cancel the tour.
§ Mr. AlportI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given to him on this subject by my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House on 9th December.