HC Deb 14 June 1966 vol 729 c249W
4 and 5. Mr. Paget

asked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations (1) what wireless transmitting equipment has been exported to Zambia, with the sanction of Her Majesty's Government, since 11th November, 1965; what agreements have been made with the Zambian authorities about its installation and purpose; and if he will make a statement;

(2) to what extent wireless transmitting equipment installed in Zambia since 11th November, 1965 has been paid for by Her Majesty's Government; and whether it is operated by British engineers and technicians under the control of Her Majesty's Government.

Mr. Bottomley:

Despite Rhodesian assertions to the contrary since the Parliamentary Answer I gave on this subject on 24th May, Her Majesty's Government has given no financial assistance for the installation of civil wireless transmitting equipment in Zambia since 11th November, 1965. There are at present no British engineers and technicians under the control of Her Majesty's Government operating wireless transmitting equipment in Zambia, other than those serving with R.A.F. units now stationed in that country. The export of civil wireless transmitting equipment to Zambia by private British manufacturers is not subject to control by Her Majesty's Government, but I am glad to say that Zambia does purchase a substantial share of her requirements in this field from suppliers in this country.

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