HC Deb 11 December 1968 vol 775 cc130-1W
62. Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the President of the Board of Trade what estimate he has made of the annual losses in invisible and visible exports to the British motor industry as a result of the Rhodesian Government's decision to set up and sponsor car assembly lines using kits from Italy, France, Germany and Japan.

Mr. Dell

Exports of cars and parts from Britain to Rhodesia are prohibited. The four countries mentioned by the hon. Member have all informed the Secretary-General of the United Nations that they have taken action to implement Resolution 232 of the United Nations Security Council, which was a decision to prevent,inter alia, the supply to Southern Rhodesia of motor vehicles and of equipment and materials for the manufacture or assembly of motor vehicles in Southern Rhodesia. We have drawn the attention of the Governments concerned to recent Press reports and have asked them to comment.