§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on the future of United Kingdom companies operating in Rhodesia.
§ Mr. FoleyThe position of United Kingdom companies operating in Rhodesia is unchanged; they remain subject to the provisions of the Southern Rhodesia (United Nations) (No. 2) Order. 1968.
§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what consultations were held with other governments represented in Salisbury, Rhodesia before it was decided to close the Residual Mission.
§ Mr. FoleyMy right hon. Friend indicated in his statement to the House on24W the 24th June our reasons for closing the Residual Mission. Given the unique position of the Mission the question of consulting other Governments did not arise. Governments having consular representation in Salisbury were informed when the decision had been taken.—[Vol. 785, c. 1219.]
§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what arrangements have been made for the continued payment of United Kingdom pensions in Rhodesia.
§ Mr. FoleyI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Overseas Development gave to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Wavertree (Mr. Tilney) earlier today.