HC Deb 21 November 1967 vol 754 c310W
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what representations he has made to the Swiss Government regarding the 47 per cent. officially recorded increase in Swiss imports from Rhodesia during the first seven months of this year, and with what results.

Mr. George Brown

We have been in contact with the Swiss Government, as with other friendly Governments, on questions of continuing trade with Rhodesia. Switzerland is not however a member of the United Nations and is thus under no obligation to accept mandatory sanctions. The Swiss Government have nevertheless decided to restrict imports from Rhodesia to a level not exceeding the average of the last three years.