§ Mr. Ryanasked the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs, in view of the illegal declaration of independence by Rhodesia and the bringing of the Zambian and Southern Rhodesian sections of Rhodesia Railways under separate operational control, to what extent Her Majesty's Government has now accepted responsibility for payment of pensions out of Rhodesia Railways pension fund.
§ Mr. George ThomasHer Majesty's Government have no liability or responsibility in respect of the Rhodesia Railways pension funds which are vested in the Trustees appointed by the Rhodesia Railways Higher Authority. Arrangements have, however, been made for pensioners living in this country to continue to receive payment of their pensions from those funds in Rhodesia.