§ Q13. Mr. Bostonasked the Prime Minister what further consideration he has given to ways of contacting people of different shades of opinion in Rhodesia.
§ The Prime MinisterWe are in continuous contact with a wide range of Rhodesia opinion.
§ Q14. Mr. Shinwellasked the Prime Minister what request was made to the Government of Portugal to apply oil sanctions against Rhodesia; and what reply was received.
§ The Prime MinisterA formal request for the Portuguese Government's support for the oil embargo was made by Her Majesty's Ambassador in Lisbon. A similar request was made to all other Governments with whom we maintain relations; it is not the custom to reveal the content of diplomatic exchanges.
§ Q21. Mr. Wallasked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his talks with Sir Hugh Beadle.
§ The Prime MinisterI would refer the hon. Member to the statement which I made to the House this afternoon.
§ Mr. Thorpeasked the Prime Minister whether he will seek to extend the operation of the European Convention of Human Rights to cover Rhodesia including in particular the right of individual petition under Article 25 now that Rhodesia is not a self-governing colony.
§ The Prime MinisterNo.