HC Deb 21 December 1965 vol 722 cc420-1W
Q11. Sir R. Glyn

asked the Prime Minister what is Her Majesty's Government's policy as to receiving and considering proposals from Mr. Smith's illegal Government.

The Prime Minister

I have nothing to add to the Statement I made in this House on 10th December, 1965.

Q13. Mr. Box

asked the Prime Minister if he is aware that there is doubt as to whether British companies operating in Rhodesia and paying taxes to the illegal government are committing an unlawful act by giving financial support to that government; and if he will introduce legislation to clarify the position.

The Prime Minister

This matter is being urgently considered.

Q19. Brigadier Clarke

asked the Prime Minister if he will give an assurance that Mr. Ian Smith and his colleagues may come to this country at any time to negotiate with Her Majesty's Government without fear of being arrested.

The Prime Minister

Any question of prosecution is one for the prosecuting authorities and not for Her Majesty's Government.

Q25. Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the Prime Minister if he will publish a record of those parts of his conversation with Mr. Garfield Todd and Mr. Nkomo which were referred to by Mr. Ian Smith in a statement on 6th December.

The Prime Minister

I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave on 14th December to similar Questions by hon. Members.

Q26. Mr. Ennals

asked the Prime Minister how Her Majesty's Government voted on the United Nations Assembly motion calling for mandatory sanctions against Rhodesia.

The Prime Minister

There was no such motion and, therefore, no vote on it.