§ Mr. Wallasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer on what grounds Clause 7 of the Trust Deed of the Central African Public Officers Agreement has been abrogated, in so far as it relates to the transfer of funds to Rhodesia in order to pay pensions of ex-Federal civil servants.
§ Mr. BottomleyI have been asked to reply.
Clause 7 of the Trust Deed has not been abrogated. The question of the implementation of the obligations imposed by Clause 7 in relation to the transfer of funds to Salisbury has not in fact arisen. However, I am advised that these obligations do not operate until such time as lawful government is restored.
§ Mr. Wallasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that ex-Federal pensioners are now not receiving their pensions due to the refusal of the British Government to accord the Central African Pensions Fund the facility now granted to all private pension funds, to transmit money to Rhodesia.
§ Mr. BottomleyI have been asked to reply.
No, the hon. Gentleman is mistaken on his facts on two counts. Pensions are being paid; the second part of the Question does not arise since the Fund's Trustees are not requesting the British Government to transfer any funds to Rhodesia.