§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs whether he will propose to the Commonwealth Sanctions Committee that they recommend the banning of trade with any company which violates sanctions against the illegal Rhodesian régime.
§ Mr. George ThomsonAll practical means to make sanction more effective are constantly under review by Her Majesty's Government. The proceedings of the Commonwealth Sanctions Committee are, however, confidential and I cannot disclose what proposals Her Majesty's Government have made, or would be prepared to make, to the Committee.