§ 30. Mr. Brooksasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his estimate of the date at which majority government would be obtained in Rhodesia under the "Fearless" proposals.
§ Mr. George ThomsonI have been asked to reply.
In my view, no reliable prediction can be made. There are too many unknown and undiscoverable factors such as the rates of educational and economic expansion. In addition, a great deal would depend on African readiness to register and the arrangements made for them to do so.
§ 31. Mr. Brooksasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth 237W Affairs, whether, in view of the growing danger of racial conflict in Rhodesia, he will provide facilities, including financial compensation, for British settlers in that country to emigrate to other parts of the Commonwealth.
§ Mr. George ThomsonI have been asked to reply.
In relation to seeking a solution in Rhodesia I have nothing to add to what I said to the House on 18th November.—[Vol 773, c. 900.]
§ 66. Dr. Grayasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent communication he has had with the Portuguese Government on the enforcement of sanctions against Rhodesia; and what action he has taken.
§ Mr. George ThomsonI have been asked to reply.
I would refer my hon. Friend to the first part of the answer which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Portsmouth, West (Mr. Judd) on 18th November.—[Vol. 773, c. 197.]
§ 75. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on his recent visit to India with particular reference to the discussions regarding strengthening sanctions against the illegal régime in Rhodesia.
§ Mr. M. StewartMy hon. Friend will not expect me to go into details of confidential discussions with the Government of India. In speaking to the Press, I re-affirmed that sanctions were taking effect and, even if they took some time, were a surer way to reach the objective than the use of force.