HC Deb 19 January 1971 vol 809 cc254-5W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what control the British Government exercises over the numbers of those working in 6–8 Agar Street under contract to the illegal régime in Southern Rhodesia.

Mr. Kershaw

Under arrangements made at the time Rhodesia House was closed in July, 1969, Her Majesty's Government gave their approval to the employment of two United Kingdom citizens, who were formerly locally recruited employees of Rhodesia House, assisted by two office staff, to operate what is known as the Rhodesia Pensions Office in rented accommodation on the fifth floor of 6–11 Agar Street. Her Majesty's Government have since agreed to the employment of an additional clerk.