§ 76. Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs whether he will give an assurance that independence will not be granted to Rhodesia except on the basis of universal adult suffrage, one man one vote, as required in the resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations passed on 22nd October with the support of 86 nations.
§ Mr. BowdenThe British Government's position on the granting of independence to Rhodesia is made clear in the communiqué of the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Meeting contained in a White Paper laid before the House on 12th October.
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§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs if he will give an assurance that the time limit given to the illegal régime in Rhodesia for the acceptance of Her Majesty's Government terms for independence will not be extended.
§ Mr. BowdenHer Majesty's Government have repeatedly made it clear that their position is as set out in the communiqué of the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Meeting. We intend to stand by this.