§ Mr. Litherlandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is Her Majesty's Government's policy towards the extent to which civil trade with South Africa should be determined by commercial considerations, rather than the character of the Government of those countries.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe Government's policy is that the level of civil trade with South Africa should, within the limits of our international obligations and undertakings, be determined by the commercial judgment of those engaged in it.
§ Mr. Patchettasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether Her Majesty's Government propose to strengthen the ban on the export of computer equipment liable to be used by South African security forces.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkNo.