§ 28. Mr. CallaghanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the South African authorities concerning the action of the South African police at Jan Smuts airport on 19 January against those objecting to the rebel cricket tour of South Africa and against British journalists covering the protests.
§ Mr. WaldegraveWe deplore the use of violence from whatever quarter in South Africa. We have expressed our concern to the South African authorities over recent incidents. We note that the South African Government are committed to allowing peaceful demonstrations provided proper authority is sought.