§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement about the danger and damage to British lives and property in Equatorial Guinea; what representations have been made; and with what result.
§ Mr. WhitlockNo reports have been received of any injuries to British persons or damage to British property in Equatorial Guinea. No representations have therefore been necessary. All British women and children have, however, left Equatorial Guinea.
At a meeting on 5th March with the Diplomatic and Consular Corps in Santa Isabel, the Vice-President gave our chargé d'Affaires an assurance about the safety of foreign nationals and their property.