HC Deb 15 July 1977 vol 935 cc275-6W
Mr. Mudd

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals Her Majesty's Government have to support the leaders in Rhodesia who are not involved in the guerrilla movement and who are in favour of a peaceful internal settlement.

Mr. Rowlands:

The Government have made clear their commitment to finding a negotiated settlement in Rhodesia. To this end we consult representatives of all shades of Rhodesian opinion.

Mr. David Walder

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what facilities exist to enable British citizens in the United Kingdom to pay the necessary fees or charges for documents or certificates only obtainable from or in Rhodesia and which are required to be produced by law or Government practice in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Rowlands:

All payments from the United Kingdom to Rhodesia are subject to exchange control regulations which have been introduced in association with the Government's policy on sanctions. Any applications for permission to make such payments should be made to the Bank of England, which will consider each case on its merits.