§ Mr. Whiteheadasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the outcome of the visit of the Minister for Overseas Development to Zambia; and why he acted as an intermediary between the Government of Zambia and the Smith régime.
§ Mr. WoodI went to Zambia to lead the British delegation to the Commonwealth Youth Ministers' meeting in Lusaka. This was a valuable meeting which I hope will pave the way for increased Commonwealth co-operation and activity on youth matters.
353WAs regards the second part of the Question, Her Majesty's Government have been in touch with both sides and while I was in Zambia I took the opportunity to have discussions with Zambian Ministers on matters of mutual interest. The details of our exchanges must remain confidential.