§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Lord Privy Seal what information he has as to the number of British-based companies at present operating in Namibia.
§ Mr. LuceWe know of several British-based companies operating in Namibia through South Afican or local subsidiaries, or directly, but from the information available it is not possible to tell how many.
§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Lord Privy Seal (1) whether he is satisfied with the existing United Kingdom diplomatic and consular arrangements in Namibia;
(2) what consular help is available to Britons residing in or visiting Namibia.
§ Mr. LuceThe Government have no diplomatic or consular relations with the authorities in Namibia, since the territory is under unlawful occupation by South Africa. Our missions in South Africa deal with consular questions affecting British subjects visiting or living in Namibia. We are satisfied with these arrangements.
§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will estimate the number of British citizens now resident in Namibia.
§ Mr. LuceWe have no reliable figures for the number of British subjects or passport holders living in Namibia.
§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Lord Privy Seal whether he has received representations to improve consular representation in Namibia.