South Africa House (Damage)

HC Deb 24 January 1969 vol 776 cc187-8W

Sir D. Walker-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what was the total amount paid by way of compensation to the Government of South Africa in respect of damage to South Africa House on Sunday, 12th January, 1969; and in respect of what damage such compensation was incurred.

Mr. Mulley

No payment has yet been made, but we have indicated to the South African Government our readiness to reimburse the cost of making good the damage inflicted on the Embassy premises.