§ 24. Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further representations he has made to the Government of South 603W Africa on the case for the release of Mr. Nelson Mandela on his forthcoming 70th birthday; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerAs I told the House on 8 June, we have long called, with the Commonwealth and our European Partners, for the unconditional release of Mr. Mandela. On 28 June the European Council strongly appealed to the South African authorities to free him and all other political prisoners.
§ Mr. DarlingTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will receive a petition from the 25 young people currently marching from Glasgow to London to demand the release of Mr. Nelson Mandela; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe have long called for the unconditional release of Mr. Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners. I shall be ready to receive a petition calling for Mr. Mandela's release when the 25 marchers arrive in London.