§ Mr. Easthamasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which European Economic Community member states now support effective economic measures against South Africa; and what further action the European Economic Community Council intends to take.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe Twelve are united in a common policy towards South Africa which emphasises the need for the total abolition of apartheid, an urgent start on national dialogue in South Africa and a cessation of violence on all sides. At the request and on behalf of the Twelve, my right hon. and learned Friend intends to visit southern Africa shortly in a further effort to establish conditions in which the necessary negotiations can commence.