§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what is the estimated monthly cost, respectively, of the oil airlift to Zambia, of other British support for the Zambian economy, and of the loss of British exports to Rhodesia.
§ Mr. BottomleyOn the first part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Minister of State for Commonwealth Relations to the questions by the hon. Member for Chigwell (Mr. Biggs-Davison) and other hon. Members earlier this week, to which I have nothing to add.
On the question of loss of British exports, I am unable to estimate this. British exports to Rhodesia in 1964 were valued at £33.4 million. At present the only exports which we have embargoed are arms and petroleum. Other exports will have been severely affected, however, by Rhodesian import restrictions. Export Credits Guarantee Department's withdrawal of cover, and our Exchange Control Regulations. We do not yet have sufficient statistical evidence to calculate the cost of the loss of British exports to Rhodesia.
§ Brigadier Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what has been the cost to Great Britain of the Zambia air lift to date; and what the future cost will be per month while sanctions last.
§ Mr. BottomleyI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Minister of State for Commonwealth Relations to the questions 131W by the hon. Member for Chigwell (Mr. Biggs-Davison) and other hon. Members on 25th January to which I have nothing to add.